Francine expected to be Cat. 1 hurricane before Louisiana landfall, watches issued for Texas coast KPRC Click2HoustonWill New Orleans be on the ‘dirty side’ of Francine? Here’s what you need to know. NOLA.comLIVE: Tropical Storm Francine tracker | Path, warnings, impact on Texas, Louisiana FOX 26 HoustonMississippi Gulf Coast under Tropical Storm, Storm Surge Warnings; Francine continues to track east WLOXMultiple offices, courts, medical facilities announce closures ahead of Francine WAFB