A developing tropical weather system is posing a serious flooding threat as it slowly pushes inland, forecasters warned Tuesday morning.
According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 10:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, June 16, the center of Potential Tropical Cyclone One was positioned near coordinates 27.0 degrees north latitude and 98.0 degrees west longitude. The storm was tracking to the northeast at approximately 6 miles per hour.
The system had a minimum central pressure of 1007 millibars and maximum sustained winds of around 30 miles per hour at the time of the advisory.
Despite its relatively modest wind speeds, forecasters are emphasizing that the primary danger from this system is not wind — it is water. Very heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding are expected as the storm moves through the region.
Residents in the storm’s path are urged to monitor local emergency management guidance and avoid low-lying areas that may be susceptible to rapid flooding.
