But regardless of development, the flood threat is increasing along the Gulf Coast due to the copious amounts of tropical moisture expected to be pulled north into areas of Texas and Louisiana.

Tropical Depression 18 ... hurricane before losing some wind intensity while approaching the U.S. central Gulf coast this weekend due to progressively cooler waters and increasing wind shear.

Tropical Storm Francine is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches the Gulf coast, prompting watches and warnings from Texas to Alabama. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the threat ...