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Part of Tropical Storm Arthur is moving along the coast, bringing heavy rain and flooding to the affected areas, including coastal Texas.

How could Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants affect Southeast Texas?

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Southeast Texas faces flooding and operational disruptions from Arthur's remnants Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall in Texas and subsequently weakened into a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast. As the storm moved inland, its remnants continued to dump heavy rain and tropical moisture across the region. This influx of moisture has led to flash flooding in parts of Texas and the western Gulf Coast, causing significant impacts and widespread flooding.

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How it reaches Southeast Texas

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The facts so far

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  • Arthur made landfall on Wednesday in Texas, weakening from a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone.theweathernetwork.com
  • Parts of Texas saw flash flooding on Wednesday due to Arthur's remnants.ksat.com
  • A Level 2 of 4 risk of flooding rainfall has been issued in southeast Texas, including Houston.cnn.com
  • Storm rainfall totals could reach 6 inches in limited spots because of rainfall rates as high as 2 to 4 inches per hour.cnn.com

Why it matters

The heavy rainfall and associated flash flooding pose a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety across Southeast Texas. The reports indicate that the storm's remnants are capable of producing dangerous to life-threatening flash flooding, which can lead to widespread road closures and damage to property.

This event is part of a broader pattern of severe weather impacting the Gulf Coast. The reports note that Arthur has had significant impacts in Southeast Texas, and the storm's remnants are expected to continue moving across the southeastern U.S., bringing torrential rain and severe thunderstorms.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the heavy rainfall lead to sustained river and stream rises in Southeast Texas?
  • What is the projected duration of the heavy rainfall event in Southeast Texas?

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What would change this answer

The National Hurricane Center issues an upgrade to the storm's threat level for Southeast TexasThe risk of catastrophic flooding and major operational disruption would increase significantly.
The storm system moves quickly offshore or dissipates rapidlyThe immediate threat of flash flooding and heavy rain would diminish quickly.

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