A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday.

The storm remains disorganized on Wednesday but still has time to strengthen over the Gulf before making landfall on Thursday.

The system, identified as Invest 93L, originally developed east of Florida before traversing the entire state and ending up over Louisiana and Mississippi.

North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov.

Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.

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During his visit, the governor got a closer look at the damage to Eastgate Crossing, which was one of the hardest hit areas.

More than 1,200 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers were stranded Friday in various ports nationwide due to the effects of Tropical Storm Crising (international