NHC Raises Western Gulf Development Odds to Medium as 5-8 Inches Threaten Southern Flash Flooding
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Updated · The Weather Channel · Jun 10
NHC Raises Western Gulf Development Odds to Medium as 5-8 Inches Threaten Southern Flash Flooding
3 articles · Updated · The Weather Channel · Jun 10
Summary
A western Gulf disturbance could organize near the Texas coast by late Tuesday or Wednesday, with the National Hurricane Center raising its development odds to medium.
Heavy rain is the more immediate threat: 5 to 8 inches could fall through Saturday from parts of Texas into the Tennessee Valley, bringing dangerous flash flooding and rising river flood risk.
Central Texas already saw impacts Monday, with 2 to 4 inches flooding low-water crossings around Austin and water rescues in Burleson County after five vehicles were stranded.
If the system strengthens offshore, it could become Tropical Depression One or Tropical Storm Arthur before moving inland over the Deep South by Thursday, prompting possible tropical storm watches or warnings.