Tropical Storm Ophelia Hits North Carolina and Heads Towards East Coast

Tropical Storm Ophelia has made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, bringing strong winds, rain, and storm surge flooding to the coasts of North Carolina and Virginia. The storm is expected to weaken as it treks north along the East Coast, impacting areas such as Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York with heavy rain. Power outages have already affected tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and some areas could see up to 7 inches of rain. The storm has prompted hurricane watches, storm surge warnings, and flash flood risks, with dangerous surf and rip currents expected along the East Coast.