The Atlantic hurricane season's first named storm may have come and gone but South Carolina still felt some impacts. Digital Meteorologist Leslie Hudson explains. Click the Youtube short link below:
While Arthur never arrived here as a tropical storm, its remnants helped fuel heavy rain, gusty winds, and a few severe weather concerns across parts of the state. Parts of the Upstate picked up between two and four inches of rain, with many other communities receiving one to two inches.
⚠️ ALERT: There is a risk for flooding and a few strong/severe t-storms across parts of Southeast Georgia this afternoon and evening. Remain weather aware. #gawx #savwx pic.twitter.com/lFnLegL1Ta
— NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) June 20, 2026
In South Carolina, Arthur was an early-season reminder that tropical impacts don't always require a direct landfall. Forecasters also watched for potentially isolated rotating thunderstorms as Arthur's remnants moved through the state.
Hurricanes that are far away can still create deadly rip currents and waves. Never assume that the ocean is safe, even if the weather is nice. Check the forecast before you go.
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) June 18, 2026
Link: https://t.co/2ewn7JYYV5#scwx #ncwx #gawx pic.twitter.com/owmKmPtmtP
Now is a great time to check your hurricane supply kit. It's also a good idea to secure loose outdoor items, make sure your phone is charged, and verify that emergency alerts and notifications are turned on.