Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Texas Gulf Coast
Summary
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas Gulf Coast as the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is moving northeast with winds of 40 mph and is expected to cause heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous conditions from Texas to the southeastern U.S.Key Facts
- Arthur formed near the middle of the Texas coast, about 40 miles from Port O'Connor.
- The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, qualifying it as a tropical storm.
- It is moving northeast and may move onto the Texas coast on Wednesday.
- Tropical storm warnings are in effect from High Island, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.
- Arthur is expected to bring 5 to 10 inches of rain to parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and western Florida Panhandle.
- Storm surge could reach up to 4 feet above normal in some coastal areas.
- The storm could create dangerous surf, rip currents, and possibly some tornadoes.
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with this year expected to have fewer storms than average.
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