List of 2026 Hurricane Season Storm Names as Arthur Could Form Today
Summary
Meteorologists are watching a low-pressure system near the Texas coast that may become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, called Arthur. The storm could bring heavy rain and flooding from Texas to parts of the southeastern U.S., including Louisiana and Alabama.Key Facts
- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- The low-pressure system near Texas has a 60% chance of becoming Tropical Storm Arthur in the next 48 hours.
- If the storm forms, it will be the first named storm of the season.
- The system is expected to move northeast and weaken after moving inland.
- Rainfall predictions range from 5 to 10 inches, with some spots possibly up to 20 inches.
- Flash flooding warnings are in effect for parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.
- Tropical storm warnings and watches have been issued along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
- The World Meteorological Organization has released the full list of 2026 hurricane names, starting with Arthur and ending with Wilfred.
- NOAA predicts a below-normal hurricane season with 8 to 14 named storms expected this year.
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