Hold onto your hats, folks! 🌬️ Tropical Storm Francine is amping up and is on track to become a full-fledged hurricane overnight, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Louisiana residents are packing up and heading inland as a precaution. 🚗💨
Meanwhile, the Gulf of Mexico is seeing a major halt in oil and gas production as companies are shutting down operations to brace for the storm. ⛽🛑 This means a potential ripple effect on energy supplies, so stay tuned for updates!
Stay safe out there, and don't forget to charge your phones! 📱⚡
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Hurricane Francine forces Louisiana evacuations, oil and gas shutdowns
cgtn.com
