&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Arthur_1996-06-19_1215Z.png) Tropical Storm Arthur at peak intensity just off the coast of North Carolina on June 19 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | June 17, 1996 |
| Extratropical | June 21 |
| Dissipated | June 24, 1996 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 45 mph (75 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1004 mbar (hPa); 29.65 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | $1 million (1996 USD) |
| Areas affected | North Carolina |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Arthur was the first tropical cyclone and named storm of the annual Atlantic hurricane season that caused minimal flooding in the Carolinas in mid-June 1996. Arthur originated from an area of increased convection east of the Bahamas on June 16. Gradually, the system increased in organization, and was designated as a tropical depression on June 17. The depression tracked north-northwest and became Tropical Storm Arthur while just offshore the Southeastern United States on June 19. Later that day, Arthur peaked with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h), but weakened slightly before making landfall in North Carolina early the following day. After striking North Carolina, Arthur tracked out to sea and weakened further to a tropical depression. By June 21, Arthur transitioned into an extratropical cyclone. Overall, impact from Arthur was minimal, limited to light rainfall and moderate surf in North and South Carolina, as well as a tornado in Florida. Total damage amounted to $1 million (1996 USD), but no fatalities were reported.[1]
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (1996). "Event report for Tropical Storm Arthur (2)". Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2011.