Tropical Storm Arthur Is the First Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s already bringing heavy rains to the northwestern Gulf Coast. Arthur is currently 40 miles east-northeast of Port Connor, Texas, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory.Arthur’s maximum sustained winds are 40 mph, just above the 39 mph threshold for a tropical storm. The storm is not expected to strengthen significantly, but forecasters warn of dan…

Lake Charles could see more than 15 inches of rain as tropical storm formation becomes more likely in the Gulf

The National Weather Service Lake Charles forecast shows that a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms are being produced from a broad area of low pressure islocated inland over south Texas.

Tropical Storm Arthur heads toward Louisiana

Tropical Storm Arthur has formed along the Texas Gulf Coast, which makes it the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles states that Arthur has winds of 40 miles per hour and is moving Northeast at a rate of nine miles per hour, which means it will impact Louisiana. Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Louisiana late Wednesday night through Thu…