Live updates: Life-threatening flash flood emergencies ongoing as Arthur's remnants slam South
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Live updates: Life-threatening flash flood emergencies ongoing as Arthur's remnants slam South

FOX Weather general

Key Points:

  • A Tornado Watch has been issued until 11 p.m. ET for Atlanta and the Deep South due to severe storms fueled by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, with conditions favoring fast-moving, rain-wrapped tornadoes that are difficult to spot.
  • Catastrophic flash flooding is ongoing across the central Gulf Coast and Southeast, including a Flash Flood Emergency in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, where up to 24 inches of rain have fallen, overwhelming drainage systems and prompting evacuations.
  • Multiple EF-1 tornadoes have been confirmed in southeast Louisiana, causing damage such as snapped trees, downed power lines, and structural impacts, with survey crews still assessing the full extent of the damage.
  • The Weather Prediction Center has expanded a rare Level 4 "High Risk" flood threat deeper into the Southeast, including central Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and Alabama, warning of life-threatening flooding and urging residents to take immediate protective action.
  • The remnants of Arthur continue to produce intense tropical moisture and severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, with emergency officials emphasizing the urgent need for residents to stay informed, avoid travel, and seek shelter.

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