Gulf Coast braces for Nate after rains kill 22

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Tropical Storm Nate is spiraling toward southern Mexico today after dropping heavy rains on Central America thatrncaused at least 22 deaths.rnThe storm could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane Sunday, forecasters said. Louisiana officialsrnhave ordered coastal evacuations and declared a state of emergency, with New Orleans making preparations tornprop up its beleaguered drainage and pump systems.