Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season (opens original article in a new tab)

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, with forecasts predicting life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast, though it is not expected to intensify further.

• Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
• Forecasters warn of life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast.
• Arthur is not expected to strengthen further.