<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1vD8dL_0vQR2WL400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1vD8dL_0vQR2WL400" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Mary K</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSBirmingham">National Weather Service in Birmingham</a> said, "Tropical Storm Francine, located in the western Gulf of Mexico, is forecast to strengthen and make landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana coastline late Wednesday.”</p><h2>Current Tropical Storm Francine Details</h2><p>It is located about 435 miles south/southwest of Cameron, LA.</p><p>Sustained winds of 65 mph.</p><p>Tracking to the north/northwest at only 7 mph.</p><p>As the tropical storm develops into a possible hurricane, there is concern for weather conditions in West Alabama. This information could change based on tracking and strengthening.</p><p>A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Louisiana Coast from Sabine Pass to Morgan City.</p><h2>What Does This Mean for Alabama?</h2><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spannwx">James Spann</a>, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist, said, “Widespread rain will move into Mississippi and Alabama during the day Wednesday, continuing Wednesday night and Thursday.”</p><p>“For inland areas of Alabama and Mississippi, amounts for most places will be in the 1-3 inch range. The highest threat of flooding will be near the coast,” said Spann.</p><p>News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, National Weather Service in Birmingham, James Spann, National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Season, Tropical Wave, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Hurricane, will there be a hurricane to impact Alabama, Chances of Alabama getting a Hurricane,</p><p>National Hurricane Center</p><p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSBirmingham">National Weather Service in Birmingham</a> said our area could expect “wind gusts up to 35 mph on Thursday, mainly afternoon and evening.” Also, “the tornado threat is too low to mention at this time.”</p><p>The best bet is to stay weather-aware, as this is a developing and strengthening system. All signs suggest that this tropical storm could develop into a category 2 hurricane. - Mary K. - Weather Forecaster for Townsquare Media.</p><h2>LOOK: Baby names losing popularity in the 21st century</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/family/baby-names-losing-popularity-21st-century">Stacker</a> took a look at the names losing popularity in the 21st century, using data from the <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/limits.html">Social Security Administration</a>.</p><h2>LOOK: These are the 100 best cities to raise a family</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/">Stacker</a> collected 2023 data from <a href="https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-cities-for-families/">Niche</a> to compile a list of the top 100 cities to raise a family, based on school systems, crime rates, and more. </p><h2>LOOK: Baby boomer baby names that have gone out of style</h2><p>Using info from the Social Security Administration's baby name database, <a href="https://stacker.com/family/baby-boomer-baby-names-have-gone-out-style">Stacker</a> compiled a list of baby boomer baby names that have declined in popularity.</p></div></body>

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Possible Threats from Tropical Storm Francine in West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, \"Tropical Storm Francine, located in the western Gulf of Mexico, is forecast to strengthen and make landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana coastline late Wednesday.”. Current Tropical Storm Francine Details. It is located about 435 miles south/southwest of Cameron, LA. Sustained winds...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "Tropical Storm Francine, located in the western Gulf of Mexico, is forecast to strengthen and make landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana coastline late Wednesday.”. Current Tropical Storm Francine Details. It is located about 435 miles south/southwest of Cameron, LA. Sustained winds...