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Tropical Storm Arthur Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 7A
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL012026
724 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This product covers Southeast Texas

**Tropical Storm Arthur Continues Up the Texas Coast, but No 
Additional Impacts Expected for Southeast Texas** 


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 10 miles northwest of Galveston TX
    - 29.4N 94.9W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Arthur has continued to move up the Texas coastline and
is centered near Galveston. It is expected to slowly move northwards 
over the next few hours before dissipating overnight. The majority of 
the associated gusty winds and rainfall remain well east of the center 
into Lousiana. Little to no additional impacts are expected for 
Southeast Texas, so the Tropical Storm Warnings that were in effect 
have been cancelled. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across 
Southeast Texas.

* SURGE:

Little to no impact is anticipated at this time across Southeast 
Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following 
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in 
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from 
open doors and windows.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened 
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause 
flying debris.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX 
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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