TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR MAKES LANDFALL ALONG THE TEXAS COAST [SWA] TORNADO OUTBREAK TONIGHT MIDWEST US

Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall Wednesday afternoon near the Texas Louisiana border. The storm had maximum winds of 45 mph while most of the rain from the immediate part of the tropical system remained offshore.

There was a confirmed tornado in southeastern Alabama late Wednesday in a rual area related to the outer bands of the storm.

Expect what’s left of the storm to move across central and southern portions of Mississippi Alabama and Georgia over the next 48 hours. The remnants of this system will likely produce flooding from Mississippi into Georg… 2-5” of rain is possible across the Southeast through Friday night with isolated amounts up to 6”!

An isolated tornado threat is also possible especially along the gulf coast.

Stay alert for further updates.