Tropical storm barry forms in gulf; louisiana goes into state of emergency
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UPDATED AT 12 P.M. ET Tropical Storm Barry formed in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday — and it could become a hurricane by late Friday, the National Hurricane Center says. Forecasters say the
storm could bring a storm surge and heavy rains to Louisiana. Barry is now predicted to become a Category 1 hurricane shortly before making landfall Saturday, with maximum winds of 75 mph.
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