Arthur Strengthens Into a Hurricane, Heads Towards North Carolina

RODANTHE, N.C. — Arthur strengthened to a hurricane early Thursday and threatened to give North Carolina a glancing blow on Independence Day, prompting the governor to warn vacationers along the coast not to risk their safety by trying to salvage their picnics and barbecues.

Forecasters expect Arthur to whip past the state's Outer Banks on Friday without making landfall. One local remarked that he was more worried about his tomato plants than storm damage.

See also: Everything You Need to Know About the Storm That Could Ruin Your July 4

But North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory warned: "Don't put your stupid hat on." Read more...

More about Us World, Us, World, and Hurricane Arthur



via Mashable http://ift.tt/1qALIVL