Hurricanes September 11, 2024 11:34 am Tropical System Francine becomes a hurricane Francine strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico as it barreled toward the Louisiana coast Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center announced. US & World Videos 1:07 More than 50 people stranded on roof of Tennessee hospital flooded by Helene 3:42 Brow Bootcamp: How to pick the right product type for you 2:30 Design The Backyard of Your Dreams With System Pavers 1:02 WATCH: Aerial images show Helene's trail of destruction in Florida 1:02 WATCH: Aerial images show Helene's trail of destruction in Florida