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Tropical Storm Arthur downgraded from cyclone as it makes landfall in Texas
Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening flooding
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall on the upper Texas coast and was downgraded to a low-pressure area.
- Forecasters expect the storm's remnants to cause life-threatening flooding and property damage in southeastern states.
- Heavy rain rates of up to 3 inches per hour were reported in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Power outages affected over 130,000 homes and businesses in the Midwest due to strong storms.
- Tornado warnings were issued, and some minor injuries were reported in Illinois.
- Wind damage was reported across a wide area from Iowa and Missouri to Ohio and West Virginia.
- The main threat from Arthur is prolonged, heavy rainfall leading to dangerous flash flooding.