Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year, weakens off Texas' Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Texas, but it continues to pose a threat of life-threatening flash flooding across the southeastern United States. Heavy rainfall is expected to persist through the end of the week in several states.
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Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost some punch Wednesday after making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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