Hurricane Francine, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading towards Louisiana. A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of the Louisiana coast, and storm surge warnings are in place for both Texas and Louisiana. Evacuations have been ordered in some coastal communities, and residents are preparing for flooding and heavy rains. Previous Report: Hurricane Francine has maintained its organization and even intensified a bit over the past six hours. While radar shows some challenges with persistent convection, the storm’s central pressure has droppe…