Coastal North Carolina hit by flooding as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves inland

Coastal regions of North Carolina and Virginia witnessed flooding on Saturday following the landfall of Tropical Storm Ophelia near a North Carolina barrier island.

The storm arrived near Emerald Isle, bringing with it rain, destructive winds, and hazardous surges.

Ophelia made landfall at approximately 6:15 a.m. with winds nearly reaching hurricane strength, measuring at 70 mph.

However, it was projected to weaken as it advanced north on Saturday and then veer northeast on Sunday, as indicated by the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the Associated Press reported.

By the afternoon, the maximum sustained winds had decreased to 45 mph.

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