Tropical Storm Arthur Delivers Heavy Rain to Texas Coast — Up to 20 Inches Expected - video Dailymotion

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On Wednesday, Tropical Storm Arthur gained strength, boasting maximum sustained winds of 45 mph as it hit the Texas coastline near Galveston, leading to storm surges, coastal flooding, and a growing flash flood emergency across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The National Hurricane Center has cautioned coastal residents to prepare for potentially life-threatening flooding. Some regions have already seen more than 6 inches of rainfall, with predictions indicating total amounts could soar to 20 inches before Arthur weakens. Atlanta is also preparing for a significant Level 3 rainfall threat on Friday. Residents from the Gulf Coast to Georgia are advised to complete their emergency preparations immediately.

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00:00Tonight, six U.S. states are under an active tornado threat as a powerful storm system sweeps across the Midwest.

00:07At least four tornadoes have already touched down across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

00:14Forecasters warn that EF3 tornadoes, powerful enough to level neighborhoods, remain possible overnight.

00:21Baseball-sized hail and destructive wind gusts exceeding 75 mph are also being reported.

00:28More than 23,000 Illinois residents have already lost power as severe storms continue moving eastward.

00:35At the same time, Tropical Storm Arthur is pounding Texas and Louisiana with dangerous flooding rainfall.

00:42Some areas have already received six inches of rain, with up to 20 more inches possible before the storm exits.

00:49Officials urge residents in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky to seek shelter immediately as damage assessments continue through Thursday.

00:59Thank you for joining us today.

Tropical Storm Arthur Delivers Heavy Rain to Texas Coast — Up to 20 Inches Expected

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