Tropical Storm Arthur is posing a serious threat to communities across the southeastern United States, with forecasters warning of life-threatening flooding in the region.
As of 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, June 17, the center of Arthur was positioned near coordinates 28.9 degrees north latitude and 96.1 degrees west longitude. The storm was tracking in a north-northeast direction at a forward speed of 7 miles per hour.
Meteorologists recorded a minimum central pressure of 1,001 millibars, with maximum sustained winds reaching approximately 45 miles per hour.
A Tropical Storm Warning continues to be in place for sections of the Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Residents in those areas are urged to take the flooding threat seriously and follow guidance from local emergency officials.
