Tropical Storm Arthur downgraded from cyclone as it makes landfall in Texas

The Guardian World Thursday 18 June 2026, 13:52 UTC By Michael Sainato 1 min read

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Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening floodingTropical Storm Arthur was downgraded from a cyclone to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast as it made landfall and lost wind intensity on Thursday. Forecasters still expect the storm to cause life-threatening flooding, property damage and disruptions to commerce and travel. Several inches of rain are expected from the storm in the southeastern US into Friday,...

Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening flooding

Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded from a cyclone to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast as it made landfall and lost wind intensity on Thursday.

Forecasters still expect the storm to cause life-threatening flooding, property damage and disruptions to commerce and travel. Several inches of rain are expected from the storm in the southeastern US into Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Texas (LOCATION) US (LOCATION) Storm Arthur (PERSON) the National Hurricane Center (ORG) Miami (LOCATION)

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