The disturbance that had formed southwest of the Gulf of Mexico evolved into Tropical Storm Francine on Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) of the United States.
In its advisory number 4 on this cyclonic system, the NHC warned that it is expected to intensify, with storm surges and hurricane warnings for the coast of Louisiana.
Yesterday, meteorologists alerted that the potential cyclone number six of the current hurricane season would generate potentially deadly storm surges and hurricane-force winds along the coasts of Louisiana and upper Texas by midweek.
The Forecast Center of the Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) of Cuba assured that this tropical system does not pose a threat to the island.
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FAQs about Tropical Storm Francine
Here are some common questions and answers regarding Tropical Storm Francine and its implications.
Is Tropical Storm Francine a threat to Cuba?
No, according to INSMET, Tropical Storm Francine does not pose a threat to Cuba.
What areas are under hurricane warnings?
The NHC has issued hurricane warnings for the coast of Louisiana.
When is Tropical Storm Francine expected to intensify?
The storm is expected to intensify by midweek, bringing potentially deadly storm surges and hurricane-force winds along the coasts of Louisiana and upper Texas.