What To Watch For
Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring heavy rain throughout Gulf Coast states over the next few days, the NWS said, noting tropical-storm-force winds are expected to continue in southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. Five to 10 inches of rain is forecast for much of the Texas coast and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, in addition to western parts of Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, the NWS added.
Read more Iran Buys 20 Russian Helicopters After U.S. Peace Deal
Key Background
Though airlines do not have to provide accommodations or compensation if weather causes disruptions, the severe weather and subsequent flight disruptions have resulted in multiple airlines offering waivers for passengers who were scheduled to fly Wednesday. Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers slated to fly Wednesday or Thursday to change travel plans free of charge, while American Airlines has offered waivers to passengers scheduled to fly Wednesday. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines also provided waivers to impacted passengers.
Read more Rogan Praises Trump’s UFC Event—But Doesn’t Address Obama Slur
Further Reading
Severe Weather Across Midwest And Southeast Wednesday—Airlines Issue Waivers (Forbes)
Read more Michael Dell Overtakes Larry Ellison As World’s Fifth-Richest Person Amid Dell Stock Surge