Abbott Declares Disaster in 101 Texas Counties as Storm System Threatens 12 Inches of Rain
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Abbott Declares Disaster in 101 Texas Counties as Storm System Threatens 12 Inches of Rain
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Summary
Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 101 Texas counties after heavy rain and flash-flood threats spread across the state ahead of a Gulf Coast storm.
A tropical storm watch now spans the Texas and Louisiana coast, and the National Hurricane Center says Potential Tropical Cyclone One has a 60% chance of becoming Arthur.
Forecasters warned some areas could receive up to 12 inches of rain by week’s end as the system moves slowly east along the coast.
Texas has already seen major rainfall totals since Sunday, including more than 9 inches in Caldwell and 3 to 4 inches in Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
Even if the system never becomes a named storm, officials warned its moisture could drive excessive rain from South Texas to the Florida Panhandle through the week.