Arthur Remnants Move Offshore After 500 Storm Reports and 3 Deaths Across the South
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 19
Arthur Remnants Move Offshore After 500 Storm Reports and 3 Deaths Across the South
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 19
Summary
Arthur’s remnants crossed the Carolinas early Friday and headed into the Atlantic, capping a week of destructive weather that killed at least three people across the South.
Nearly 500 storm reports were logged from Texas to the Carolinas, with flooding, wind damage and tornadoes tied to the storm; Louisiana saw a 1-in-200-year rain event and more than 100 homes flooded near Plaucheville.
A Level 3-of-4 excessive-rainfall risk remains Friday from eastern Louisiana to western Georgia, easing to Level 2 on Saturday as trailing moisture brings more downpours onto saturated ground.
Three tornadoes near New Orleans produced 90 to 95 mph winds, one derailed a 14-car train, and tens of thousands lost power across Georgia, the Carolinas and parts of Florida.
Next week should bring more typical summer storms to the hardest-hit areas, and forecasters do not expect any new tropical development over the next one to two weeks.