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WATCH: Hurricane Arthur From 30 Miles Out At Sea

Although Hurricane Arthur appears to have spared the U.S. East Coast any major damage, 100 mph winds are nothing to take lightly, especially 30 miles out to sea along the infamous Frying Pan Shoals south of Cape Hatteras.

Take a look at the video above of Arthur as it passed on Thursday over Frying Pan Tower, a one-time U.S. Coast Guard Light Station that's been converted into a bed and breakfast (you can book here!).

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Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.