Mandatory evacuations are being enforced across Louisiana as Tropical Storm Francine intensifies and heads towards the Gulf Coast. The storm is projected to potentially strengthen into a hurricane by later today and is anticipated to make landfall tomorrow afternoon.
Currently, the storm is situated approximately 400 miles South and West of Morgan City, Louisiana, with wind speeds reaching 65 miles per hour. As the storm progresses, it is encountering some dry air, hindering its development, but the warm ocean temperatures are expected to provide a conducive environment for rapid strengthening.
