Tropical Storm Arthur Approaching Florida

MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Arthur has formed off the coast of Florida, making it the sixth straight year for a named storm to develop before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of North Carolina’s coast, from north of Surf City to Duck, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. It’s expected to drop between 1 and 2 inches of rain Sunday night and Monday onto coastal North Carolina. Hurricane season officially starts June 1.