Tropical storm Ophelia is heading up the US East Coast after making landfall in North Carolina. Coming ashore, the storm brought sustained winds of 110 km/hr – just shy of hurricane strength. Storm surge flooding hit coastal North Carolina where water was covering roadways. Over 70,000 homes and businesses lost power during this time. A state of emergency has been declared in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
Tropical storm Ophelia is heading up the US East Coast after making landfall in North Carolina.Storm surge flooding hit coastal North Carolina where water was covering roadways.A state of emergency has been declared in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
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