Governor Abbott urges Texans to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine, comparing it to Hurricane Beryl, and stresses vigilance, especially along the coast. He scrutinizes utility companies like CenterPoint Energy for readiness to handle outages.

First responders from Tennessee, known as Tennessee Task Force 1, have traveled to Louisiana to assist with the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Francine.

Jacksonville is under a Flood Watch and high rip current risk warning through Wednesday night due to heavy rainfall and saturated soils. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are advised to be cautious.