Ophelia, a tropical depression, had a significant impact on the mid-Atlantic region after making landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina. The storm caused heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Here are the latest updates on the storm’s impact:
– Power outages: As many as 70,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina and Virginia lost power. Currently, around 14,000 are still without electricity.
– Storm surge and flooding: Coastal areas in North Carolina experienced storm surge flooding of more than 3 feet, resulting in flooded roadways. Five people were rescued from a boat near Cape Lookout.
– States of emergency: Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland all declared states of emergency due to the storm.
– MLB games postponed: The Braves-Nationals game in Washington, DC, and the Diamondbacks-Yankees game in New York were both postponed.
– Coastal flood warning: The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for Atlantic City, New Jersey.
– Weakening storm: Ophelia’s sustained winds decreased from 70 mph to 35 mph, and the storm is expected to continue weakening.
All storm surge and tropical storm warnings have been discontinued as the storm lost strength. However, coastal flooding warnings and wind advisories remain in effect for parts of the East Coast. Ophelia is expected to move across southeastern Virginia and then across the Delmarva Peninsula. The storm’s rain impacted Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
As Ophelia moved up the East Coast, a coastal flood warning was issued for Atlantic City, New Jersey. Flooding closed several roads in the city. In North Carolina, coastal areas, particularly Cape Lookout, experienced high winds and rain. Five people, including three children, were rescued from a sailing vessel due to treacherous conditions. Washington, North Carolina, experienced storm surge flooding, and New Bern witnessed rising water levels and flooding in the downtown area.
The storm also caused flooding in other coastal areas, such as Cedar Island in North Carolina, and raised water levels in the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, and Maryland. Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Ophelia will continue to pose threats throughout the weekend, including heavy rainfall, storm surge along the coast, strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes along the mid-Atlantic coast.
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