Tropical Storm Arthur Forms Off the Texas Coast
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas coast on Wednesday morning, becoming the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the National Weather Service, the tropical system, which has been rotating over and near the state's coast, reached sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) maintains the projected path of the system near the Texas coast, with expected movement over southeastern Texas during Wednesday, although a slight shift to the north was noted. 'The system has the potential to become a short-lived tropical storm as soon as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico,' the National Weather Service stated in its 7 a.m. bulletin. However, by the 10 a.m. update, Arthur was officially designated as the first tropical storm of the season. Major impacts are expected in coastal areas. Communities under tropical storm watch could experience wind gusts between 30 and 45 mph, while other areas in southeastern Texas may see gusts ranging from 25 to 30 mph. Additionally, a storm surge of 1 to 4 feet could lead to coastal flooding. Intense rainfall associated with the system could also increase the risk of urban and flash flooding, especially south of Interstate 10, where locally intense rain bands may develop.
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