Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast

A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday - the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic basin.

Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast

TL;DR

  • Tropical Storm Arthur has formed.
  • It is the first tropical cyclone of the Atlantic season.
  • The storm developed from a disorganized cluster of storms over the Gulf Coast.
  • Arthur is impacting the Gulf Coast.