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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in NC, more rain and wind expected

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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in NC, more rain and wind expected

Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:53AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Ophelia has made landfall in North Carolina. The center of Ophelia made landfall early this morning around 6 a.m. just west of Cape Lookout. That is a little farther west than expected from earlier in the week, so the risk of thunderstorms now extends inland too, but not west of the Triangle. WATCH: LIVE TROPICAL STORM CONDITION UPDATES The peak of the storm in…

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Updates from across Hampton Roads, Outer Banks as Tropical Storm Ophelia nears region

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Updates from across Hampton Roads, Outer Banks as Tropical Storm Ophelia nears region

Get the lastest information as Tropical Storm Ophelia’s path brings heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to coastal Virginia and North Carolina this weekend. NORFOLK, Va. — Heavy rain, strong winds and urban and tidal flooding are expected in coastal areas of Virginia and North Carolina Friday evening into Saturday as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves toward the coast. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for all of Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, the Middle…

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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina

From Charleston to Virginia, the threat of storm surge, gusty winds, and rain remains through the weekend. Tropical Storm Ophelia officially made landfall around 6:15 a.m. EDT near Emerald Isle, North Carolina per @NHC_Atlantic 🌀 Maximum sustained winds were near 70 mph. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/PXpE4rwJZi — Brittany Van Voorhees (@WeatherBrittany) September 23, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Ophelia has officially formed off the Carolina coast, the National Hurricane Center announced at 2 p.m. Friday. The…

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Wrightsville Beach residents riding out Tropical Storm Ophelia in different ways

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Wrightsville Beach residents riding out Tropical Storm Ophelia in different ways

11 minutes ago Wrightsville Beach during Tropical Storm Idalia WWAY NEWSWrightsville Beach during Tropical Storm Idalia WWAY NEWS WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Wrightsville Beach is no stranger to heavy rain and winds from tropical storms. With Ophelia expected to make landfall late Friday tonight, people are riding out the storm in different ways. Jerry Ryan is a visitor from Maryland. He’s enjoying some comfort food and just letting the storm just happen. “Eat here,…

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Weekend plans? Here's what is canceled due to NC Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Weekend plans? Here's what is canceled due to NC Tropical Storm Ophelia

Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to North Carolina between Friday afternoon and Saturday. Duke Energy has crews on standby to respond to power outages, especially at the coast.   “Tonight could be busy, our crews will be on standby to restore outages as they occur,” said Duke spokesman Jeff Brooks. The coast will see the biggest impacts Friday night and Saturday as the storm makes landfall, but rain and…

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Pender County Emergency Services keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Pender County Emergency Services keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia

7 minutes ago PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Ahead of Ophelia’s arrival, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state of emergency which will help provide for swift response and recovery after the system passes.  Pender County is also prepping beforehand.  We went to Hampstead Friday afternoon to find out how emergency services in the area are getting ready.   We spoke with Emergency Management Director, Tommy Batson, he’s confident he and his team are prepared to weather the…

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Latest Tropical Storm Ophelia: NC state of emergency; flood watches, warnings in effect

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Latest Tropical Storm Ophelia: NC state of emergency; flood watches, warnings in effect

Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday and Saturday will bring rain and storms to North Carolina. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday morning along the N.C. coast. Friday afternoon, Ophelia was 200 miles south of Cape Hatteras with maximum winds at 50 mph. Ophelia will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to our coast. Locally, we will see rain, gusty winds and some storms. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency…

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State of Emergency issued for North Carolina ahead of arrival of Tropical Storm Ophelia

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State of Emergency issued for North Carolina ahead of arrival of Tropical Storm Ophelia

Friday, September 22, 2023 7:21PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for the state ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ophelia. Ophelia formed just off the North Carolina coast and is expected to make landfall Friday night or Saturday morning. The storm will bring heavy rain and strong wind to much of the state. The State of Emergency declaration helps activate some emergency services, strengthens price-gouging regulations and…

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Governor Cooper signs State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Governor Cooper signs State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia

6 minutes ago Tropical Storm (Photo: NASA/MGN Online) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Governor Roy Cooper has signed a State of Emergency in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia. “It is important for North Carolinians to prepare for potential impacts from the coming storm,” said Governor Cooper. “The storm’s path has been difficult to predict and we want to ensure that farmers, first responders and utility crews have the tools necessary to prepare for severe weather.”…

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Looking back on Hurricane Ian, how our beaches stand progressing into peak hurricane season

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Looking back on Hurricane Ian, how our beaches stand progressing into peak hurricane season

7 minutes ago Places like Sunset Beach saw moderate structural damage on the beaches to boardwalks, as well as dune erosion, but were able to conduct repairs quickly following the storm. (WWAY) SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WWAY)– One year ago, residents on the southwest coast of Florida were preparing for one of the strongest storms in the state’s history.   Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a category 4 hurricane, before making a second landfall near…

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off Carolina coast

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off Carolina coast

From Charleston to Virginia, storm warnings have been issued with the likely development of a tropical system offshore. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A low pressure system is becoming more organized this Friday and the National Weather Service has issued tropical storm warnings for the North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. The State Emergency Response team has moved to an ‘Enhanced Watch’ starting Friday and through Saturday as PTC #16 rolls into North Carolina. What is PTC #16?…

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off Cape Fear coast

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off Cape Fear coast

5 minutes ago Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the Cape Fear coast (Photo: NOAA) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After days of attempted organization, Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the Cape Fear coast. Ophelia has sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving NNW at 12 mph, as of the 2:00 p.m. advisory. Landfall is expected along the North Carolina coast north of our area on Saturday morning. While the Cape Fear won’t receive…

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Ophelia: Warnings in place as NC tropical storm nears coast

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Ophelia: Warnings in place as NC tropical storm nears coast

Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday and Saturday will bring rain and storms to North Carolina. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday morning along the N.C. coast. On Friday afternoon, Ophelia was 200 miles south of Cape Hatteras with maximum winds at 50 mph. Ophelia will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to our coast Friday and Saturday. Locally, we will see rain, gusty winds and some storms. A WRAL Weather Alert Day…

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