Wed, June 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM UTC (WKBN) – The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season has formed off the coast of Texas. Tropical Storm Arthur began as a cluster of storms in the Gulf of America, but thanks to warm conditions in the Gulf, there was enough to form this brief tropical system. The coast of Texas and Louisiana is preparing for intense rainfall and gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday.