While Arthur did not remain a tropical storm for long, its sprawling bands and severe weather lingered and raked across a broad swath of the region ... .
Customers should remain mindful of safety hazards that may be present after a storm, such as downed power lines and debris ... Staying informed before, during and after a tropical system strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans.
League City, Dickinson and Galveston County officials reported few storm-related issues despite 3 to 4 inches of rainfall across parts of the mainland and wind gusts approaching 50 mph ....
As of early Wednesday evening, there were no reports of significant flooding and only minor storm-related issues despite a TropicalStormWatch, a flood watch and forecasts that had called for the possibility of multiple rounds of heavy rain ....