The Brief
- A short-lived tropical storm could develop this week in the Gulf as a disturbance makes its way into the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center said.
- While no threats are expected for Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi could see heavy rainfall, the NHC said.
- If it develops, it would be the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season – Tropical Storm Arthur.
- The Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1 and ends on November 30.
A short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm could develop this week in the Gulf, bringing heavy rains to parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
If it ultimately develops, it will be known as Tropical Storm Arthur and would be the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
What we know:…