Tropical Storm Francine
We'll see some impacts from
#HurricaneFrancine, mainly over the Gulf waters & immediate coast today.
Beach & Marine Hazards:
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Coastal flooding, strong rip currents, high surf
- Elevated seas & strong winds
- Breezy to windy along the immediate coast
What's expected for the remainder of the week and into the weekend? Turning hotter with highs into the mid to upper 90s.
September 9
The forecast track of Tropical Storm Francine has shifted westward. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the entire Texas coast. Polk County is not under a Tropical Storm Watch at this time.
Francine is expected to make landfall in southwest Louisiana on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane.
Possible impacts for SE Texas include: heavy rain, strong wind gusts, coastal flooding, and dangerous marine conditions.
NWS says we still need to monitor carefully for additional shifts as the system will move slowly over the next 24 hours and then begin to accelerate north then northeast.
