Ophelia's Path: From Tropical Depression to Power Outages and Beach Impact

Tropical depression Ophelia is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the D.C. area, with flood watches and warnings in effect. Maryland and Virginia have declared a state of emergency due to the projected rainfall and potential flooding. The storm is expected to taper off overnight, but lingering showers and drizzle may continue into Sunday. Several events have been canceled, and residents are advised to take precautions against flooding and downed trees.