Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Louisiana as a hurricane watch stretches east to the Florida Gulf coast ahead of Tropical Storm Karen.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Karen could make landfall sometime late Friday or early Saturday and may strengthen into a hurricane by then.

High winds and heavy rain can be expected.

Residents in the watch and warning areas are urged to stock up on drinkable water, non-perishable foods, and battery-powered radios and flashlights.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has started to recall furloughed employees to deal with the potentially dangerous storm. [Read More]

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