Tropical Storm Arthur forms in the Gulf of Mexico near the middle Texas coast, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports. ABC News says the storm is located off Texas as it develops. CBS News adds that Arthur is the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and that it forms off the Gulf Coast of Texas on Wednesday. Both outlets describe the storm’s formation and its position in relation to the Texas coastline, citing the NWS as the source for the timing and/or confirmation of the development. The reports do not provide additional details in the information provided here, such as forecast track, wind speeds, or watches and warnings. Overall, the accounts agree on the core points: Arthur is a newly formed tropical storm, it is located in the Gulf near the Texas coast, and it is recognized as the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.