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Storm Arthur brought record rains and strong winds to the southeastern United States: what residents should prepare for

Arthur formed a tropical storm on the evening of May 16 off the coast of Florida, making him the first named storm in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. On the current meteorological situation according to data on Monday, May 18, tells AccuWeather.

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Although the official start of hurricane season is June 1, Tropical Storm Arthur made 2020 the sixth year in a row that storm systems developed over the Atlantic before that date.

On the morning of Monday, May 18, a storm Arthur developed steady winds at a speed of 45 mph (72,4 km / h) and was located about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It is predicted that the storm will pass very close to the Outer Banks Island in North Carolina by the end of the day on May 18 or a little later, with rain and gusty wind. flooding of coastal areas.

Rains began in eastern North Carolina in the late evening of May 17 and promise to last all day on May 18, with the heaviest rain falling on the Outer Banks. The region promises floods and heavy rainfall.

"Hazardous conditions and gusty winds will extend north toward the upper Mid-Atlantic coast May 18-19 as the storm drifts east and possibly stalls over open water," said AccuWeather meteorologist Renee Duff.

Photo: screenshot nhc.noaa.gov

By mid-week, heavy rains are expected to pass through the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and southern Appalachian Mountains.

Residents of South Florida faced the aftermath of the storm before he got the name. A series of flash flood warnings were issued along the southeastern coast of Florida, and heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the region in the evening on Friday, May 15, flooding the streets in Miami.

Last Thursday, May 14th, was the second wettest May day in the history of the city of Maraton in Florida. There was heavy rain with rainfall of 5,76 inches (14,6 cm), not quite reaching the May record of 6,60 inches (16,7 cm), established on May 27, 1959. In total, 6,45 inches (16,3 cm) of rain fell in the region from May 14-15, while the normal rainfall for the whole of May is 3,35 inches (8,5 cm).

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season follows 4 consecutive years, during which at least two hurricanes were recorded in the United States per year: in 2019, it was Hurricanes Barry and Dorian. This is the longest strip with such a frequency of hurricanes from 1947 to 50 years. Only twice since 1851 this strip reached at least 5 years (1932-36 and 1876-82).

According to the data on the morning of May 18, most meteorologists predict that the storm Arthur will pick up speed, heading for North Carolina, circling the coast until the end of the day, and in the evening will return east to the ocean, writes CNN.

Photo: screenshot nhc.noaa.gov

Forecasts say the storm's winds will extend up to 125 miles (more than 200 kilometers) from the center, "mainly over water east of the center."

Some of Arthur's rain and gusty winds will reach the coast of Virginia - localized flash flooding cannot be ruled out in the southeastern coastal areas of the state, adds Weather.com.

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Arthur is expected to lose the status of a tropical storm on Tuesday, May 19, the weather service said.

“Everyone in our coastal communities should be aware and cautious as Arthur passes our shores on Monday, May 18,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in a news release issued the day before. “Pay close attention to the forecast and don’t take any chances in dangerous surf.”

The governor also added that during the day of May 18, there may be fragmented interruptions in electricity.

“This early season storm reminds us that we must always be prepared for severe weather,” said North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry.

Photo: screenshot nhc.noaa.gov

The powerful surf, life-threatening currents and severe sea conditions observed in the region on Sunday, May 17, will continue throughout the day on Monday, May 18, along the entire coast.

On May 17, dangerous rip currents in Florida forced 70 people to be rescued from the water in Volusia County, the local beach safety department said in a statement. Three people - ages 16, 17 and 24 - were taken to local hospitals out of an abundance of caution.

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Red and purple flags were hoisted on the beaches on May 17 to indicate unsafe conditions for surfing, swimming and going to sea.

According to representatives of the security department, people were saved on the beaches from Ormond Beach to New Smyrna Beach.

“It is possible that a storm in the Atlantic is affecting surfing conditions,” a department spokeswoman said. “But at this time of year, there are often rip currents and dangerous water conditions.”

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