Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the Atlantic season, formed on June 17, 2026, threatening the Gulf Coast with flash flooding. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, the storm is expected to dissipate by late Wednesday or early Thursday. Flash flood warnings have been issued in the Houston metro area, where a tragic incident resulted in the drowning of a 15-year-old boy in a flooded retention pond. Rainfall totals could reach 5 to 10 inches, with some areas potentially seeing up to 20 inches. Tornadoes and dangerous surf conditions are also possible as the storm moves northeast.
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