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Louisiana's governor is issuing a state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine.
At a news conference Monday, Governor Jeff Landry urged residents not to panic -- but be prepared for the storm, which could intensify into a hurricane before it makes landfall Wednesday.
Landry also said he's asked for a pre-landfall federal emergency declaration.
State officials say Francine could bring 7-9 inches of rain and flooding.
The National Hurricane Center says there's an increasing likelihood of a life-threatening storm surge for both the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastlines. A risk of flash and urban flooding exists across portions of the Mid-South from Wednesday into Friday morning.
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