TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The first named tropical storm of the year has formed off the eastern coast of Florida.
Tropical Storm Arthur One has max sustained winds at 40 mph. The system will continue to strengthen
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the North Carolina coast from Surf City to Duck, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds, in association with Tropical Depression One. Please visit https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB for more info. pic.twitter.com/IUhVkYBTEr
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) May 16, 2020
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for portions of the North Carolina Coast. Arthur will continue to bring dangerous coastal surf conditions and rip currents from mid-Atlantic States to Florida over the next couple of days.