Arthur Brings Gulf Flood Threat

National Hurricane Center warns Gulf Coast residents face a flash-flood threat as Arthur forms near the Texas-Louisiana coast

Jun 17, 3:17 PM EDT Checked against 6 primary sources

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Arthur formed near the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and flood risk to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Frame 1National Hurricane Center warns Gulf Coast residents face a flash-flood threat as Arthur forms near the Texas-Louisiana coast.
Frame 2Arthur formed from a disorganized Gulf storm cluster after days of heavy rain over eastern Mexico and the Gulf.
Frame 3Forecasters said Arthur was weak and short-lived, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph.
Frame 4The storm was expected to move over Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi with gusty winds and coastal flooding possible.
Frame 5Houston had flash-flood warnings as a covered World Cup match stayed on schedule.
Frame 6Forecasters said prolonged rainfall may extend the flood threat into the weekend after Arthur's center passes.

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Published: Jun 17, 3:17 PM EDT
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