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Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
NPR News Wednesday 17 June 2026, 16:43 UTC By Bill Chappell 1 min read
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Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.

Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.

[Image text:] NOAA 17 Jun 2026 14:56Z - NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-19 - GEOCOLOR Composite - Gulf of America
Atlantic (LOCATION) Arthur (PERSON) Gulf Coast (LOCATION)
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