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First Atlantic Storm Arthur Threatens Texas Coast
17 Jun
Summary
- Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the season, formed off Texas.
- Heavy rain and flooding are expected across the southeastern US.
- Life-threatening flooding and winds are possible in coastal areas.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the season's first named storm, has formed off the Texas coast on Wednesday. The storm developed near the middle of the Texas coast and was tracking northeastward with sustained winds of 40 mph.
Minimal changes in strength are anticipated as Arthur moves toward the coast and inland into Louisiana. However, the storm is expected to cause significant impacts.
Forecasters have issued advisories warning of life-threatening flooding and powerful winds across a large swath of the southeastern United States, from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana.
Arthur is projected to dump substantial rainfall, potentially 5 to 10 inches, on Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and parts of the Florida Panhandle. Storm surge up to 4 feet and dangerous surf conditions are also expected along the northwestern Gulf Coast, with a possibility of tornadoes.
The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is predicted to be less active than average.
