Tropical Storm Arthur forms in the Gulf, and it could drench the coast
The first tropical storm of the season, Arthur, formed off Texas Wednesday morning, and it could dump “life threatening” amounts of rain along the Gulf Coast.
While conditions aren’t favorable for Arthur to become a truly powerful storm in terms of wind speed, it’s still expected to bring a dangerous amount of rain to several states.
Estimates have ticked up since Tuesday. Up to 20 inches of rain in some spots are is predicted, with 5 to 10 inches of heavy precipitation across swaths of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and even the far western reached of the Florida Panhandle.
The system will likely fade within a day or so, forecasters said.
This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 8:16 AM.
Alex Harris
Miami Herald