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Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast
The southern US is seeing intense rain that is expected to cause dangerous flash flooding
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Gulf coast, bringing heavy rain and flash flood threats.
- A teenager has reportedly drowned in a flooded retention pond near Houston.
- The storm is expected to cause prolonged, multiday heavy rainfall leading to dangerous flooding.
- Life-threatening flash flooding and urban flooding are the main threats.
- Rainfall totals of 5-10 inches are expected, with isolated higher totals up to 20 inches.
- Swells from Arthur may cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along the Gulf coast.
- Tornadoes are possible through Thursday.