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Tropical Storm Ophelia Threatens US East Coast as Hurricane Season Intensifies

Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the mid-Atlantic coast, prompting governors of North Carolina and Virginia to declare a state of emergency. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge, and windy conditions over the weekend. Schools have closed early, weekend events have been canceled, and the North Carolina Ferry System has suspended several routes. Residents are advised to prepare emergency kits and follow weather forecasts closely. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nigel has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone with no associated coastal watches or warnings.

via The Associated Press|

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Impending Storm Threatens East Coast with High Winds, Heavy Rain, and Flooding

A disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to develop into a tropical storm and bring high winds, coastal flooding, and rip currents to the mid-Atlantic coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning from North Carolina to Delaware, with a storm surge watch in effect. Heavy rainfall is expected in North Carolina, Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic region, potentially causing flooding. The storm is not expected to become a hurricane, but residents are urged to stay prepared and informed about the latest weather forecasts.

via NPR|

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