Tracking Tropical Storm Francine: The latest maps and models
Tropical Storm Francine formed off the coast of Mexico on Monday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Here's a look at the latest models:
Maps show Tropical Storm Francine's path as forecasters predict it will strengthen into a hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall over Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, US Coast Guard issues warning
The US Coast Guard declared Port Condition Whiskey at Houston, Galveston and other key Texas harbors, a warning that rough weather is expected within 72 hours.
Storm Forming in Gulf of Mexico Forecast to Hit US as Hurricane
A tropical storm forming in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is threatening to unleash powerful winds and heavy rain as it makes its way toward the US where it will likely hit Wednesday as a hurricane.
Tropical storm Francine tracker: Map and projected storm path
Tropical Storm Francine has formed on a path toward Louisiana and is expected to bring tropical storm-strength rain and winds to the region. It is projected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Francine Forms Over the Louisiana Coast, NHC Says
Tropical storm Francine has formed over the Louisiana coast and is expected to gain hurricane strength on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm was about 480 miles (770 km) south south-west of Cameron,
Tropical Storm Francine Strengthens, Spurring Oil Shutdowns
Tropical Storm Francine strengthened as it moved north in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting oil drillers to evacuate crews and halt some offshore crude production, while the US Coast Guard warned shippers of approaching gale-force winds.
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Tropical Storm Francine: Southern US bracing for hurricane
After an unusual lull in the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Francine has formed and is set to become a hurricane as it approaches the southern US.
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