Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has formed near the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and flash flood threats to Texas and Louisiana. Authorities have issued warnings as the storm moves northeast.
Why it matters
The storm marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and poses an immediate threat to infrastructure and public safety in the Gulf region.
Senior hurricane specialist Brad Reinhart tracks Tropical Storm Arthur at the National Hurricane Center on 17 June, in Miami, Florida. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Senior hurricane specialist Brad Reinhart tracks Tropical Storm Arthur at the National Hurricane Center on 17 June, in Miami, Florida. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images US weather Atlantic hurricane season opens with Tropical Storm Arthur inundating Gulf coast The southern US is seeing intense rain that is expected to cause dangerous flash flooding
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