A depression formed off the Florida coast on June 30th and strengthened as it moved north.  The tropical system became a hurricane off the Georgia coast and was named Arthur.  Hurricane Arthur continued to move north northeast and further strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph winds as it made its closest pass to Wilmington, North Carolina the evening of July 3rd (40 miles).  Tropical storm force winds were felt over much of northeast South Carolina and southeast North Carolina.  Heavy rain was also a factor, with many locations receiving over three inches of rainfall. The minimum pressure over land was 996 mb, recorded at Carolina Beach. The hurricane exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 66 mph, measured at Bald Head Island.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two to four inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 62 mph, measured at Johnny Mercer Pier.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two and four inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in INLAND NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 62 mph, measured at Johnny Mercer Pier.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two and four inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 64 mph, measured at Topsail Marker 3.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two to over three inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in INLAND PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 64 mph, measured at the Topsail Marker 3.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two to over three inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-14 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Hurricane Arthur moved up the eastern seaboard and became a Category 2 hurricane as it passed 40 miles to the east of Wilmington, North Carolina.  The strongest wind recorded in the county was 66 mph, measured at Bald Head Island.  Tropical storm force winds were experienced for about 10 hours, with numerous power outages reported. Heavy rain was also a factor with rainfall amounts ranging between two to  four inches.  Beach erosion was minimal.  The storm exited the region in the early morning of July 4th.