Tropical Storm Ophelia Threatens East Coast with Wet and Windy Weekend

Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the Southeast coast and is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to the East Coast. The storm will make landfall in North Carolina before moving up the coast, affecting areas as far north as southern New England. Coastal regions will experience the heaviest rainfall and wind, with the possibility of tornadoes in the coastal mid-Atlantic. Storm surge and coastal flooding are also expected, with flood gauges forecasting moderate to major flood levels.