Torrential downpours, flooding to wallop Gulf Coast and intensify through the weekend
A developing storm system in the Gulf is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the Gulf Coast, particularly Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Although there is no risk of tropical development, the system will produce significant moisture leading to coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions. Flash flood threats have been issued, with the potential for over 3 inches of rain in some areas by the weekend.
- ▪The storm system will begin affecting the Gulf Coast on Friday and intensify through the weekend.
- ▪Coastal Flood Advisories have been issued for southeast Louisiana to the Mississippi coast due to expected water rise.
- ▪The New Orleans, Biloxi, and Gulfport metro areas are likely to experience the heaviest rainfall.
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US News Torrential downpours, flooding to wallop Gulf Coast and intensify through the weekend By Angela Fortuna , Julian Atienza, FOX Weather Published June 5, 2026, 10:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Another home collapses along North Carolina's Outer Banks, 32nd since 2020 Rip currents: What are they, how to spot them and how to save yourself from one Eye of the season: The most notable Atlantic hurricanes during El Niño years A developing storm system in the Gulf will bring torrential downpours to Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast beginning Friday and intensifying through the weekend. When there’s an area of disturbed water in the Gulf during hurricane season, it can cause panic.
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