At a Glance

Tropical Storm Sally is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before striking the northern Gulf Coast.Sally's slow movement will result in prolonged impacts on the Gulf Coast.Life-threatening storm surge is expected, particularly in parts of southeast Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.Flooding rain is a major threat from Sally on the Gulf Coast and farther inland across the Southeast this week.Damaging winds are expected near where Sally's center crosses the coast.

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