Potential first tropical cyclone of the year developing off Texas' Gulf Coast

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.

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