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What to Know About the Storm That Brought Deadly Flooding to the South
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the season, has caused severe flooding and damage across the Southeast, particularly from Texas to the Carolinas, with some areas receiving over 12 inches of rain in 24 hours.
- At least three fatalities have been reported: a woman in Texas swept away by floodwaters, a boy who drowned in a retention pond near Houston, and a man killed during storm cleanup in Mississippi.
- The Weather Prediction Center issued a rare high-risk warning for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida due to the storm's heavy rain and damaging wind gusts.
- Louisiana and Mississippi experienced some of the highest rainfall totals, with Cottonport receiving 29 inches and Plaucheville 22.5 inches, leading to significant flooding and emergency warnings.
- In addition to flooding, extreme heat is affecting the region, with Louisiana forecasters predicting heat index values exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas.
