The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has officially gotten underway with the formation of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the year.
Weather forecasters are warning that Arthur poses a serious risk of life-threatening flash flooding along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite imagery captured the storm system as it continued to develop.
Despite the flooding concerns, forecasters say Arthur is not expected to gain much additional strength before it moves onshore. The National Hurricane Center has indicated the system will likely remain at roughly its current intensity heading into landfall.
Residents along the northern Gulf Coast are urged to stay alert to local warnings and be prepared for the possibility of rapidly rising water as the storm approaches.
