Tropical Storm Marco could hit Louisiana with hurricane-force winds as Tropical Storm Laura moves through the Dominican Republic toward the Gulf of Mexico.
This report produced by Zachary Goelman.
Twin tropical storms menace Caribbean & U.S.
Tropical Storm Laura is forecast to hit the Dominican Republic on Sunday, as meteorologists warned 4-8 inches of rain, along with high waves, could batter Caribbean islands before the system moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
There are two storms currently churning through the region, and are expected to hit parts of the U.S. back-to-back.
Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to hit the Louisiana coast with hurricane-force winds on Monday, with Laura making landfall later this week.
Louisiana residents were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying coastal areas.
The U.S. Coast Guard also raised its warning for the Port of New Orleans, calling for ships to make plans to evacuate some areas.