The storm will be named Francine once it hits tropical storm strength, and is expected to intensify to a hurricane before it slams into Texas and Louisiana.
A potentially lethal new hurricane is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, and may slam into the Gulf Coast in the coming days.The storm, currently named Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, is not yet at tropical storm strength, but is forecast to become one today and hit hurricane strength by midweek.According to the National Hurricane Center , the storm is expected to hit the south coast of Texas and Louisiana, bringing with it intense rainfall and powerful winds, and even life-threatening storm surges.
The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm today , with more significant intensification forecast to occur on Tuesday. The system is forecast to become a hurricane before it reaches the northwestern U.S. Gulf Coast,' the NHC said in a public advisory.'A slow northwestward to northward motion is expected over the next day or so, followed by a faster motion to the northeast beginning late Tuesday.
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