TROPICAL STORM JOINS STORMS THAT DEVELOPED BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON STARTSThe tropical storm is forecast to turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed over the next 24 to 48 hours. Reichmuth said Sunday that Tropical Storm Arthur may have sustained winds up to 50 mph by the time it nears the Outer Banks. A tropical storm warning has been posted from Surf City to Duck, N.C., including the Pamlico and Albermarle Sounds. TROPICAL STORM WATCH VS. TROPICAL STORM WARNING: HERE'S THE DIFFERENCESwells generated by the tropical storm are impacting portions of the east coast of central and northern Florida.

Source: Fox News May 17, 2020 11:40 UTC