Heavy rain and gusts were felt in parts of Florida on Tropical Storm Laura's approach on Monday, August 24.
The National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for parts of southwestern Florida.
Also, a tornado watch has been issued for the area.
Mississippi will likely avoid a direct hit from Hurricane Laura, but that doesn’t mean residents here won’t feel the effects..
Laura is now forecast to become the first major hurricane of the year as it sets its sights on the Texas and Louisiana border.
