Weather

Congressional Insider -   A so-called “weak” first storm of the season is lining up to dump life-threatening floodwaters on the Gulf Coast while many communities are still battling high prices and aging flood defenses.  Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic storm of 2026, is set to unleash dangerous flooding from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

National Hurricane Center forecasters warn of 5–10 inches of rain, with isolated pockets near 20 inches across the Gulf states.

Millions of Americans are under tropical storm warnings and flood watches as already-strained local systems prepare for more federal involvement.

For Gulf Coast families, Arthur is another reminder that personal readiness and strong local control matter more than distant bureaucracies.