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Article: TROPICAL STORM HANNA THREATENS GULF COAST
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- United Press International
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- September 13, 2002
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Tropical storm Hanna threatens Gulf Coast
MIAMI, Sep 13, 2002 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Tropical
storm Hanna, drifting in the northern Gulf of Mexico, was expected
to turn north Friday and carry ifs 45 mph winds ashore overnight in
a warning area between Grand Isle, La., and Apalachicola, Fla.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said it was not expected
to reach hurricane strength before it hits the coast.
In addition to the tropical storm warning area from Grand Isle to
Apalachicola there was a watch in effect that extended further south
to the Suwannee River in Florida.
"Rainfall accumulations of 4-8 inches with isolated higher amounts ...