Weather system could become hurricane
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.
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Ileana weakens to tropical depression as it heads toward Sinaloa, Mexico
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Louisiana works to assess Francine damage
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Mayor on Francine flooding in Louisiana
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How Louisiana is recovering after Francine
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Maps show Tropical Storm Francine's path and forecast
Francine made landfall over the Louisiana coast as a Category 2 hurricane early Wednesday evening before quickly weakening to a tropical storm.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Francine arrives in southern Louisiana
After churning through the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing with it the risk of severe flooding and damaging winds. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Louisiana braces for Francine landfall
A powerful storm is set to hit Louisiana this week. The National Hurricane Center says Francine is gaining strength and is forecast to make landfall Wednesday as a hurricane. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on how people are preparing.
A look at Tropical Storm Francine's expected path
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn takes a look at where Tropical Storm Francine is headed and how strong it will be when it makes landfall.
Louisiana residents brace for Francine
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Louisiana coast. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how some coastal residents are preparing.
Francine may become hurricane, hit U.S.
Tropical Storm Francine is developing in the Gulf of Mexico and could make landfall in the U.S. as a Category 1 hurricane. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast and CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on storm preparations from Houma, Louisiana.
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Tropical system forms in Gulf of Mexico
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Hone lashes Hawaii, Gilma close behind
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As Hone moves away from Hawaii, concerns it could spark wildfires vanish
Hone dumped so much rain on Hawaii that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires on the drier sides of the islands.
Hone may hit Hawaii's Big Island
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Hurricane Ernesto batters Puerto Rico
Hurricane Ernesto brought heavy flooding to Puerto Rico Wednesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power. It is expected to strengthen before it takes aim at Bermuda as early as Friday. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Puerto Rico.
Ernesto strengthens to a hurricane
Ernesto has officially strengthened into a hurricane as it slams Puerto Rico and tracks toward Bermuda. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has more.
Tropical Storm Ernesto slamming Caribbean
Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane as it barrels across the Caribbean toward Bermuda. Tuesday night, the storm slammed Puerto Rico's East Coast, bringing heavy rains, flash flooding and sustained winds up to 70 miles per hour. Juan Saca, president and CEO of Luma Energy, joined CBS News to discuss the situation with electricity on the island.
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