Twelve hours after becoming the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Arthur fell below the threshold of remaining a tropical storm.
The National Hurricane Center issued its last advisory on Arthur at 11 p.m. June 17. However, once it reaches the warm waters of the Atlantic, there’s a small chance it could redevelop June 19 or June 20, according to the National Hurricane Center. “Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for some subtropical or tropical development.”
Regardless, the western half of Florida’s Panhandle is under flood watches and warnings. Clusters of thunderstorms, some of which could become severe, are forecast to move through the western Panhandle on June 18, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.
Rainfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are most likely through June 19, with locally higher amounts of 15 inches or more possible, according to the National Weather Service Mobile.
The threat of a tornado can’t be ruled out.
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For those wanting to see Arthur’s impacts at their local or favorite beaches, here’s a roundup of beach cameras around the state.
Clearwater Beach
Residents and visitors can watch Clearwater Beach live here or at Clearwaterbeachcams.com.
Cocoa Beach
Residents and visitors can watch Cocoa Beach live here or at Visitspacecoast.com.
Destin Beach
Residents and visitors can watch Destin Beach live here or at Destinchamber.com.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Jacksonville Beach
Residents and visitors can watch Jacksonville Beach live here or at 911 Surf Report on YouTube..
New Smyrna Beach
Pensacola Beach
Siesta Key Beach
South Beach, Miami
Residents and visitors can watch South Beach in Miami live here or at Miamibeaches.com.
What is going on with former Tropical Storm Arthur?
As of the 8 a.m., June 18 advisory, the National Hurricane Center said there is a low chance for development as Arthur’s remnants move off the U.S. coast and into the Atlantic later this week.
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a trough of low pressure (the remnants of Arthur) are located over the southeastern United States.
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Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for some subtropical or tropical development on June 19 or June 20 as the system moves northeastward at around 15 mph, and emerges offshore the East Coast of the United States and into the western Atlantic Ocean.Regardless of development, heavy rainfall with the potential for widespread, life-threatening flash flooding is likely across portions of the Southeast United States over the next day or two.
When is hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
➤ 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins today. What can Florida expect?
The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump.
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What’s next?
We will provide daily tropical weather coverage during the season to bring you the most current information you need to protect your home and family.
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