06/16/2026
🌴 Gulf Coast Tropical Update 🌀
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect from Sargent, , eastward to Morgan City, as Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves toward the northwestern Coast. The system is expected to become a short lived tropical storm by Wednesday before moving inland near the Texas Louisiana border.
The biggest concern is heavy rainfall and flash , not the wind. Widespread rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected across portions of southeast and eastern Texas, Louisiana, southern , southern , and the western Panhandle. Some locations could see isolated totals up to 12 inches, leading to significant flash flooding and rises on rivers and streams.
Along the coast, storm surge of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground is possible from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana, especially if the surge arrives around the time of high tide. Coastal flooding, rough surf, and dangerous rip currents are also expected.
Tropical storm force winds are possible within the watch area beginning Wednesday, with the strongest winds expected near and east of where the center comes ashore. A few isolated tornadoes may also develop along parts of the Texas and Louisiana coastlines.
Residents along the upper Texas and Louisiana coasts should continue monitoring forecasts and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions over the next 24 to 48 hours.