The first system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially here. The system, which was designated as Invest 90L over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center.

NHC is tracking Invest 90L, the first invest designation of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, as it moves into the northwestern Gulf with a 60% chance of development. Life threatening flooding remains the biggest concern for parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for tropical development over the weekend.

Invest 90L was designated by the National Hurricane Center yesterday early afternoon and highlights where it is our next named storm is likely to flourish. The next name on the list is Fernand, and just wait until you hear the pronunciation. There's already quite the buzz on the internet with this new developing feature, and we're here to bring you all the most critical details to gear you up for what to expect.

What’s going on, guys?! Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges back with you for another hurricane season.

You may be wondering what happens once an invest number gets to 99.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four areas, including two designated as Invest 99L and Invest 90L, as we approach the peak of hurricane season.

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