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Potential first tropical cyclone of the year developing off Texas' Gulf Coast
Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:59 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One, the first potential tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
- The system could develop into a tropical storm by Wednesday and is currently located in the western Gulf, near Corpus Christi, Texas.
- Serious hazards, including dangerous flash flooding, are expected for coastal areas of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
- Rainfall totals of 5 to 20 inches are possible for parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.
- A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Louisiana coast from Sabine Pass to Morgan City.
- Cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans could experience excessive rainfall over the next 48 hours.
- Multiple areas have already experienced record rainfall, with Austin, San Antonio, and Shreveport reporting new daily rainfall records.