Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, with winds of up to 90mph. Residents are being warned of potential storm surge, tornadoes, and dangerous winds. Governor Jeff Landry urged residents to be prepared and heed evacuation warnings, with some schools closing in anticipation of the storm. The state, still recovering from previous hurricanes, is bracing for the impact of Francine. Oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico have evacuated staff and paused operations. The storm’s arrival is a surprise after a quiet early hurricane season, attributed to warmer than usual seas. Experts are closely monitoring other potential weather systems in the mid-Atlantic.
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