The US Gulf Coast may soon be on the receiving end of a record-breaking weather event.
According to HuffPost, it could be the first time two hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously since record-keeping began in 1900.
Evacuations are underway in low-lying areas in Louisiana, as residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Marco.
Tropical Storm Laura, which meteorologists say has the potential to grow into a hurricane, is predicted to hit the same area on Wednesday.