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Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year, weakens off Texas' Gulf Coast
Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 12:09 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas Gulf Coast, marking the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
- The storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone with sustained winds below the tropical storm threshold.
- Arthur's remnants are expected to produce widespread heavy rains, potentially 5 to 10 inches, across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
- Forecasters warned of potential storm surge up to 4 feet above normal levels and dangerous surf and rip current conditions.
- Some tornadoes are also possible with the remnants of the storm.
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with this year's forecast predicting fewer storms than average.