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Tropical Storm Arthur Leaves Thousands Without Power
19 Jun
Summary
- Over 2,000 households lost power in Brunswick County on Friday.
- Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm, weakened but caused outages.
- Power restoration time remained unestimated for affected residents.
Thousands of households in Brunswick County were left without power on Friday, June 19, due to the lingering effects of Tropical Storm Arthur. This storm marked the first named system of the 2026 hurricane season. Although Arthur weakened below tropical storm status, its associated stormy weather caused significant power disruptions.
As of midday on June 19, Brunswick Electric reported over 2,175 customers without power in the Southport area, with numbers showing a slight increase. Some residents had been experiencing outages since earlier that morning, and an estimated restoration time was not provided. The National Weather Service had also issued warnings about potential power interruptions.
The storm's remnants continued to move through central and eastern North Carolina, extending up to Norfolk, Virginia. Coastal areas were anticipated to face hazardous conditions throughout the evening of June 19.
