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

Tropical Storm Arthur has emerged as the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center warns of possible dangerous flooding along the northern Gulf Coast, although the storm is not expected to gain strength before landfall.

Tropical Storm Arthur has been identified as the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center reports that the storm is expected to bring the potential for dangerous flooding along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters indicate that the storm is not anticipated to strengthen significantly before making landfall.