storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and first storm in almost three weeks.
Here's the latest status of this system: Francine is centered over 400 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana, and is moving slowly north-northwest.
Most of the rain from this system is located offshore at this time, but some bands have reached parts of South Texas.
Some minor coastal flooding was recorded by tidal gauges along the Texas coast Monday morning from Port O'Connor south.
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Where watches and warnings are in effect: The map below shows where hurricane and tropical storm watches and/or warnings are currently in effect.
A hurricane watch has been issued from Cameron to Grand Isle, Louisiana. This watch is usually issued 48 hours ahead of when conditions deteriorate to make preparations dangerous.
A storm surge watch has also been issued from High Island, Texas, east of Galveston Bay, to the Mississippi-Alabama border, including Vermilion Bay, Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. This means life-threatening storm surge is possible in these areas within 48 hours.
Tropical storm watches are in effect from northeast Mexico to READ MORE..