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NHC names Tropical Storm Arthur, first of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Arthur, the first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, as it formed in the Gulf Coast with 40 mph winds. The storm is expected to make landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing flooding, though it will likely dissipate quickly. The 2026 season is forecasted to be below average due to El Niño conditions.
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