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Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, could become hurricane by Wednesday

Tropical Storm Francine has formed over the Gulf of Mexico. On the forecast track, Francine is expected to approach the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastline on Wednesday.

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Tropical Storm Francine has formed over the Gulf of Mexico.

On the forecast track, Francine is expected to approach the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastline on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph with higher gusts. Gradual intensification is expected over the next day with more significant intensification on Tuesday Night and Wednesday.

Watch: Tides of Change: How our coastal climate impacts Virginia, N.C.

Tides of Change - How the coastal climate impacts Virginia and North Carolina

Francine is expected to become a hurricane before it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

Watch: Monday forecast

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Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, could become hurricane by Wednesday

Loosely organized storm drenching North Carolina with rain as it comes ashore

First Warning Forecast: Storm along coast will bring rain, wind and flooding

Severe storm threat, tornadoes, flooding possible in coastal NC

First Warning Forecast: A soggy and windy first half of the week

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Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, could become hurricane by Wednesday

Loosely organized storm drenching North Carolina with rain as it comes ashore

First Warning Forecast: Storm along coast will bring rain, wind and flooding

Severe storm threat, tornadoes, flooding possible in coastal NC

First Warning Forecast: A soggy and windy first half of the week

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