Tropical Storm Arthur has re-formed near Galveston, Texas, and is now tracking toward the northeast, bringing with it the threat of life-threatening flooding across portions of the southeastern United States.
According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, June 17, the center of the storm was positioned near coordinates 29.4 degrees north, 94.9 degrees west. Arthur was moving to the northeast at approximately 8 miles per hour.
The storm’s minimum central pressure was recorded at 1000 millibars, with maximum sustained winds of around 40 miles per hour.
Forecasters are urging residents across the affected southeastern states to take the flooding threat seriously, as conditions could become dangerous. Residents in the storm’s path should monitor updates from local emergency management officials and the National Hurricane Center.
