Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico today and is expected to make landfall as a hurricane in the US. The storm is currently moving slowly north-northwestward and is forecasted to strengthen into a low-end Category 1 hurricane by Wednesday. A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the Louisiana coast, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Southern Texas and the Mexican coast.
*Here are some key details about the storm:*
- _Location_: Currently 245 miles south southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande and about 480 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana.
- _Wind Speed_: Sustained winds of 50 mph, moving at 5 mph.
- _Rainfall_: Expected to bring 4-8 inches of rainfall to the coast, with up to 12 inches possible in some areas.
- _Landfall_: Expected to make landfall on the Upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts on Wednesday.
- _Storm Surge_: A storm surge watch has been issued, with a possibility of storm surge 3 feet or greater.
Please note that the forecast is subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check for updates from trusted sources like the National Hurricane Center.
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