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The first Atlantic tropical storm of 2026 is here—and it used to be a Pacific cyclone
Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. It previously existed as a Pacific cyclone and is expected to bring heavy rains and potential flash flooding to the Southeast.
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