Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas Gulf Coast with 40 mph winds, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters warned of life-threatening flooding, storm surge and dangerous surf from Texas into the Southeast.
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season while bringing heavy rain and dangerous flooding from Texas to the Southeast. Flood watches and warnings covered more than 40 million people across the region.
Residents of Mexico's southern Pacific coast were caught off guard as Hurricane Otis made landfall as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds and heavy rain. The storm rapidly intensified by 115 mph in just 24 hours, a feat only matched by one other storm in recorded history. Residents scrambled to prepare for the five to 10 inches of rain forecast, with as much as 15 inches possible in some areas, raising the threat of landslides and floods. The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates.
Tropical Storm Norma made landfall near Los Cabos, Mexico on Saturday afternoon, bringing the threat of flash flooding and heavy rainfall to mainland Mexico. Hours later, Hurricane Tammy made landfall on the Caribbean island of Barbuda. The NHC is urging people in the affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, and is continuing to monitor the progress of both storms.
Residents of Mexico's Los Cabos resorts are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Norma, which is expected to make landfall on Saturday, while Hurricane Tammy is threatening to batter the islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center has warned that both storms could bring life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall, and the Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning for the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Residents are urged to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is expected to become a tropical storm before reaching the North Carolina coast on Friday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to almost 7 million people in the area. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay informed of the storm's progress.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surge to parts of New England and southeastern Canada this weekend, resulting in one death in Searsport, Maine. The storm had maximum sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour when it made landfall in Nova Scotia, just a few miles short of the threshold necessary for a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is now weakening and officials have withdrawn some warnings, expecting it to disappear early this week.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee is expected to make landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada Saturday afternoon, bringing tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding to Maine's coast. The storm was a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and at one point had Category 5 strength. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local officials as the National Hurricane Center continues to monitor the storm.