Overview
- Arthur formed near the Texas coast on June 17 to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season.
- The storm lost tropical characteristics over land and dissipated inland, but its remnants continue to feed intense rain bands and a Weather Prediction Center level 4 flood risk across parts of the Gulf Coast.
- Widespread impacts have already included at least two flood-related deaths in Texas, dozens of water rescues, tens of thousands of power outages and a disaster declaration covering 101 Texas counties.
- Forecasters expect widespread rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches with isolated amounts approaching 20 inches, plus isolated tornadoes, affecting areas from coastal Texas east through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, western Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
- Authorities warn flooding will persist for several days as rivers and urban drainage systems remain saturated, the chance of the system reorganizing offshore is low, and Mexico is not under direct threat according to its meteorological service.