The National Water Commission (Conagua) confirmed on Wednesday that Potential Tropical Cyclone One has developed into Tropical Storm Arthur.
This is the first cyclone to form in the Pacific Ocean during the current hurricane season.
The agency noted that the system’s center is located over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, 65 kilometers east-northeast of Port O’Connor, Texas (USA), and 410 kilometers north-northeast of Barra Mezquital, Tamaulipas.
It further specified that, due to its distance and trajectory, Arthur poses no threat to Mexico, as it is heading toward the southern United States.
Where will Tropical Storm Arthur have an impact?
Tropical Storm Arthur is heading toward the southeastern Texas coast, so significant rainfall is expected in that region of the neighboring country.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed Arthur’s formation this morning, and NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan provided updates via a video posted on YouTube.
The specialist noted that, based on preliminary analysis, Arthur has maximum sustained winds of approximately 40 miles per hour, and its path will bring heavy rain over several days to parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
“There is a risk of flash flooding over the next few days. It will extend from parts of southern Louisiana to southeastern Mississippi, southern Alabama, parts of northwestern Florida, and western Georgia.
“As we move through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, widespread rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected in these areas, with isolated accumulations potentially reaching 20 inches,” he warned.
Residents in these parts of the United States are advised to stay tuned for alerts issued by the NWS, especially tonight (Wednesday), when Tropical Storm Arthur is tentatively expected to make landfall.
Source: abcnoticias
