Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm
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North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov.
The storm remains disorganized on Wednesday but still has time to strengthen over the Gulf before making landfall on Thursday.
Forecasters are warning of early signs of a potential tropical cyclone developing along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. A low-pressure system that could bring storms to Florida before moving west has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
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The State of Emergency was issued for 13 counties to help support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal.
Houston is expected to be hit by heavy rainfall later in the week, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall on Friday in eastern and southern parts of the area. Regardless of development, showers and thunderstorms will likely move through southeast Texas.
A tropical storm may form this week, bringing risks of flash flooding and strong thunderstorms from Florida to Louisiana.