Hurricane warnings are currently in effect as the Gulf Coast of the United States prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Francine. The storm is anticipated to strengthen into a hurricane later today and is projected to make landfall in Louisiana on Tuesday evening, bringing with it heavy rainfall that could impact Mississippi and Texas. According to the National Hurricane Center, Francine has been moving northward and is expected to be located just offshore from the northeastern coast of Mexico and southern Texas by Tuesday evening. Communities along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as they brace for the potential effects of the storm.