Tracking Tropical Storm Arthur
Tropical Storm Arthur has formed in the Gulf south of Houston and is moving northeast at nine miles an hour, according to weather forecasters.
ATLANTA – Tropical Storm Arthur will bring heavy rain and flash flood risks to Georgia and could impact a FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta.
The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Thursday as a Storm Alert Day, meaning you will want to be aware of the weather threat.
What we know:
Czechia and South Africa are expected to take to the pitch at Atlanta Stadium at noon Thursday. The match comes amid a Flood Watch, which goes into effect that morning for metro Atlanta. Because of this, the stadium will likely have its iconic roof closed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has moved inland over the Gulf Coast, and while it is weakening, it is sending an enormous plume of tropical moisture straight toward the metro Atlanta area. Because the threat of widespread heavy rain covers the heart of the viewing area, this alert covers all of North Georgia and metro Atlanta. Along with the heavy downpours, there is a low-end, isolated risk for a few tropical tornadoes to spin up as the system passes through.
Timeline:
Fans will start their day with cloudy skies and increasing chances for a passing shower or even a thunderstorm. The rain chance shoots up from 20% to 50% by late morning with showers expected to roll into the area. After noon, thunderstorms will begin to roll through the area into the overnight hours, impacting both traffic in downtown Atlanta and the afternoon commute.
Big picture view:
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which is developing off the coast of South Texas. The Gulf Coast faces up to 12 inches of rain.
Local perspective:
Local residents must prepare for localized flooding, strong winds and a non-zero risk of isolated tornadoes.
What they’re saying:
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes is keeping a close eye on the unusual structure of this system. “The weird thing with this one… is that the shower and storm activity is so dislocated from the actual center of the storm,” the Storm Team noted. “You pinpoint the center based on where that wind is circulating”. Experts explain that even though it’s an incredibly weak storm dealing with hostile wind shear, it remains highly efficient at pumping heavy tropical rain into local neighborhoods.
What we don’t know:
It remains unknown exactly how the developing tropical system will alter its track or if the timing of the strongest storms will shift as new computer models arrive. Officials have not stated whether the weather will delay or cancel the Thursday afternoon FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium or any other activities. Additionally, it is unclear which specific neighborhoods in metro Atlanta will experience the worst of the localized flooding and strong winds.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
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