Tropical Storm Arthur is posing a serious threat to coastal communities along the Gulf of Mexico, with a Tropical Storm Warning still in place for sections of the Texas and Louisiana coastline.
Forecasters are also warning of life-threatening flooding expected to impact portions of the southeastern United States as the storm pushes inland.
According to the latest update issued at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, June 17, the center of Arthur was positioned near coordinates 28.9 degrees north, 95.7 degrees west. The storm was tracking to the northeast at approximately 9 miles per hour.
Arthur’s minimum central pressure was recorded at 1,000 millibars, with maximum sustained winds clocking in at around 45 miles per hour.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor local emergency management guidance and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions as the storm continues to move through the region.
