Tropical Storm Arthur has formed in the Gulf near the middle Texas coast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). It is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected in these areas in the next 12 to 24 hours. NOAA via AP - PHOTO: This GeoColor satellite image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Arthur along the Gulf coast of Texas, June 17, 2026.