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Tropical Storm Arthur has become the first-named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
It won’t hang around long.
Formerly Potential Tropical Cyclone One, Arthur strengthened into a tropical storm by 11 a.m. June 17.
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Arthur is expected to be short-lived, moving inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight, but it’s still forecast to bring life-threatening flooding across portions of the United States.
Some areas of Florida’s Panhandle could see two to five inches of rain, with up to 10 inches possible in isolated locations, according to the National Weather Service, Tallahassee.
Here’s the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 11 a.m., June 17.
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Is Florida in the path of Tropical Storm Arthur?
No. Tropical Storm Arthur is currently off the coast of Texas and moving northeast.
It’s expected to move ashore over southwestern Louisiana June 17. Remember, the path and strength of a storm can change rapidly. Remain vigilant and stay prepared.
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Have any tropical storm watches, warnings been issued for Florida?
No tropical storm watches or warnings have been issued for Florida, although parts of the western Panhandle are under a flood watch.
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What impacts are expected in Florida from Tropical Storm Arthur?
The National Weather Service Mobile warned residents rainfall totals of four to seven inches are possible through June 19. Some localized areas could see 10+ inches.
“Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flash flooding is possible” June 18.
Florida’s Panhandle could also face a potential from tornadoes.
How strong is Tropical Storm Arthur and where is it going?
At 11 a.m. ET, the center of Tropical Storm Arthur was located near latitude 28.6 North, longitude 95.8 West.
Arthur is moving toward the northeast near 9 mph, and an increase in forward speed is expected June 17.
On the forecast track, the low-pressure area should move northeast along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles from the center.
Little change in strength is expected before the center moves over land. Weakening is anticipated once the low moves inland, and it could dissipate by tonight or early June 18.
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How strong could Tropical Storm Arthur get?
Tropical Storm Arthur is not expected to strengthen.
At 11 a.m. June 17, the National Hurricane Center predicted Arthur will move inland over southwestern Louisiana and quickly lose strength.
Winds are predicted to drop to 35 mph within the next 12 hours.
Arthur is expected to become post-tropical within 24 hours and to dissipate June 18.
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Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://tallahassee.com/newsletters.
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