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The remnants of Arthur are unleashing catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding across the South, causing dam failure, train derailments, and confirmed tornadoes.

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi

Who
Authorities, including Louisiana State Police, National Weather Service, emergency management officials, and Mississippi Department of Transportation
What
The remnants of Arthur are unleashing catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding across the South, causing dam failure, train derailments, and confirmed tornadoes.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:35:00 GMT · 13h 45m ago
Where
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana; Pearl River County, Mississippi ·
Why
Arthur's remnants are drawing significant moisture from the Gulf of America, causing continuous, backbuilding thunderstorms and intense atmospheric shear.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Catastrophic flash flooding, dam failure, and tornadoes have led to immediate evacuations, widespread power outages for over 50,000 customers, and major transportation disruptions including the closure of Interstate 59.

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