Tropical Storm Cristobal expected to make landfall along Louisiana coast

Tracking the Tropics: June 7th

FOX 35 meteorologist Alison Gargaro gives the latest in the Atlantic.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tropical Storm Cristobal is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast on Sunday evening.

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On Saturday, the tropical storm brought heavy wind and rain to Central Florida. Several tornadoes even touched down, causing widespread damage.

Cristobal is currently moving north at 12 mph with about 50 mph winds. It is pushing towards the Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening. It will then push up through the central part of the United States.

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As Cristobal moves closer to land, more showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Central Florida. More intense storms tied to the tropical storm will hit the Florida Panhandle.