Storm Arthur
Definition
A recurring name used by the National Hurricane Center for the first named tropical cyclone of an Atlantic hurricane season.
A meteorological phenomenon often characterized by disorganized systems and regional flooding, most recently associated with the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Examples
Meteorologists predicted a calm start to the season, but Storm Arthur arrived with all the organizational skills of a toddler left unsupervised in a ball pit.
Like a long-lost relative who shows up uninvited to Thanksgiving, Storm Arthur appeared in 2026 to ensure the Gulf Coast had a very damp and soggy reality check.
Residents of the coast looked at the forecast and realized that Storm Arthur was keeping the tradition alive: being just barely impressive enough to make everyone cancel their weekend plans.