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FIRST ALERT - NHC watching Gulf system that could briefly become tropical storm
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FIRST ALERT - NHC watching Gulf system that could briefly become tropical storm MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the track of a low-pressure system that could try to develop near the northwestern Gulf by midweek.WHAT THE NHC IS WATCHING The National Hurricane Center continues to watch a trough of low pressure located inland near the Texas/Mexico border.That area continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.The latest discussion this morning continues to hint that the system could move back over the Gulf later today.Environmental conditions are marginally conducive for the formation of a short-lived tropical storm later today or on Wednesday.The first name of the 2026 hurricane season is Arthur.DEVELOPMENT CHANCES According to the NHC: - Formation chance through 48 hours: Medium, 60% - Formation chance through 7 days: Medium, 60% WHO COULD BE IMPACTED The main concern highlighted by the NHC is for: - Southern Texas - Eastern Texas - Portions of Louisiana - Portions of Mississippi - Portions of the northwestern Gulf Coast The NHC said people in those areas should prepare for periods of intense rainfall over the next several days.MAIN CONCERNS Regardless of whether the system becomes a tropical storm, the NHC says intense rainfall could produce widespread, life-threatening flash, urban and river flooding.Gusty winds and coastal flooding are also possible along portions of the northwestern Gulf Coast.The NHC said Tropical Storm Watches or Warnings could be required later today.GRAND STRAND AND PEE DEE The NHC outlook does not list direct impacts for the Grand Strand or Pee Dee at this time.WHAT TO DO NOW If you have family, work travel or summer plans along the western Gulf Coast, check the forecast before leaving and make sure weather alerts are turned on.For the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, this is a good reminder to review your hurricane season plan, especially before peak season ramps up.Your First Alert Weather Team will continue tracking the tropics closely.When we know, you know.Download the WMBF First Alert Weather app and turn on alerts for the latest updates.Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WMBF.For more free content like this, download our apps.Have feedback that can help us improve?Click here.Copyright 2026 WMBF.All rights reserved.