‘Rocket fuel’ in Gulf propelling Francine closer to hurricane status: Live updates USA TODAYTropical Storm Francine expected to be Category 1 Hurricane as it makes landfall in Louisiana WDSU New OrleansResidents ‘In Survival Mode’ As Francine Looms The Weather ChannelTropical Storm Francine’s track shifts east with a bout of strengthening ahead CNNNew Orleans area braces to ride out Francine. ‘Put it in Lord’s hands.’ NOLA.com