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Arthur Weakens, But Rain Threatens Carolinas
18 Jun
Summary
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue moving east toward the Carolinas.
- Some areas could receive up to 20 inches of rain through Friday night.
- The storm is expected to dissipate completely by June 20.
The first named storm of the 2026 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur, has weakened below tropical storm status. As of 8 a.m. on June 18, the system's remnants were tracking northeastward over Mississippi toward the Carolinas, bringing heavy rainfall to the Gulf Coast.
Isolated areas across the southeastern U.S. could experience up to 20 inches of rain by the end of Friday, June 19. However, Wilmington, North Carolina, is projected to receive significantly less, with forecasts indicating only 1-2 inches of tropical rainfall. The National Weather Service in Wilmington anticipates possible thunderstorms on Friday, with less than an inch of accumulation.
The storm system was moving at approximately 15 mph on June 18. It is expected to pass near Wilmington on June 19 before completely dissipating by June 20. There is a slight 10% chance of cyclone formation over the next two days as the system moves into the Atlantic Ocean.
