Invest 90L
Coverage of Invest 90L in the Nexus archive.
- Odds increase for short-lived tropical storm this week
A tropical disturbance, remnants of Tropical Storm Cristina now labeled Invest 90L, may re-emerge off Texas' coast this week, with increasing odds of becoming the 2026 Atlantic season's first tropical storm (Arthur). Heavy rainfall and flooding risks are forecast for Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding regions, with up to 10+ inches of rain possible.
- Heat, Haze, and Storms Return to South Florida
South Florida experiences a summer weather pattern with high temperatures, humidity, and afternoon storms, particularly in Broward and Palm Beach counties. A haze from the Quarry 2 Fire in Miami-Dade reduces air quality for sensitive groups, while Invest 90L near Texas has a 60% chance of developing into a tropical system, potentially causing heavy rainfall in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
- Tropical storm alerts possibly hours away in Texas as brewing system enters Gulf
Tropical storm alerts may be issued in Texas as a developing system, designated Invest 90L, moves into the Gulf. This system marks the first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.