East Coast – Hurricane Arthur

Arthur has become a Category 1 hurricane as it continues to move north along the eastern coast of South Carolina during the early morning hours of July 3. The storm may make landfall near Cape Hatteras on July 4; however, the precise path of Arthur’s center could change over the next several days, potentially altering where, or if, it will make landfall. Rainfall totals of up to 6 inches are possible in coastal areas of North Carolina with projected storm surge of up to 4 feet. Strong wind gusts could damage trees or power lines, potentially causing electricity outages, especially in areas under tropical storm watches or warnings.