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Saturday, September 23, 2023

7 Million To Feel Effects of Ophelia


Tropical Storm Ophelia nearly reached hurricane strength Friday before making its final approach along the North Carolina coastline.

Tropical Storm Warnings covered 7 million along the eastern seaboard and Hurricane Watches were issued as the storm started to bear down on communities east of Interstate 95.

Heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal flooding are expected to impact communities from the Tar Heel State through the Delmarva Peninsula during the next 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warnings stretch from near Cape Fear, North Carolina, north through all of coastal North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland to southern Delaware, including Albemarle and Pamlico sounds in North Carolina and parts of Chesapeake Bay.

A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when tropical-storm-force winds (39-plus mph) are expected in the warning area within 36 hours. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge and coastal flooding.

While the cyclone is expected to remain below hurricane strength a Hurricane Watch has been issued for the coast of North Carolina from north of Surf City to Ocracoke Inlet.

More than 7 million residents are under some type of tropical weather alert from North Carolina to the Delmarva Peninsula.

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