**June 16, 2026 – 4:00 PM CDT**
The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for portions of the Louisiana coastline from Sabine Pass to Morgan City as Potential Tropical Cyclone One continues moving northeastward across the northwestern Gulf Coast region.
As of 4:00 p.m. CDT, the disturbance was located approximately 35 miles south-southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas, and about 330 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The system is moving northeast at 6 mph with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1005 mb.
Forecasters indicate the system could strengthen into a tropical storm by early Wednesday before moving inland over eastern Texas or southwestern Louisiana late Wednesday or early Thursday. Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin affecting portions of the Louisiana coast Wednesday morning.
Current Watches and Warnings
Tropical Storm Warning
Sabine Pass, Texas to Morgan City, Louisiana
Tropical Storm Watch
Sargent, Texas to Sabine Pass, Texas
A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within the next 12 to 24 hours.
Primary Threat: Life-Threatening Flash Flooding
The greatest concern associated with this system remains excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated amounts approaching **20 inches**, are possible through Thursday across portions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, western Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle.
Residents should prepare for the possibility of:
* Dangerous flash flooding
* Flooded roadways
* Rapid rises in creeks, bayous, and drainage canals
* Significant travel disruptions
Wind Impacts
Tropical storm-force winds are expected to develop across the warning area beginning Wednesday morning. Strong gusty winds may result in downed trees, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions.
Storm Surge Threat
A storm surge of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground is possible along coastal areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.
The highest water levels are expected along and east of where the system ultimately makes landfall. Coastal flooding could be worsened by high tide and large, dangerous waves.
Stay Informed
Residents are encouraged to closely monitor forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and local National Weather Service offices. Now is the time to review emergency plans, secure outdoor items, and remain prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
Additional updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
