{"id":2042985,"date":"2023-09-24T06:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T10:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tropical-storm-ophelia-off-the-mid-atlantic-coast-producing-winds-just-below-hurricane-force\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T06:07:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T10:07:05","slug":"tropical-storm-ophelia-off-the-mid-atlantic-coast-producing-winds-just-below-hurricane-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tropical-storm-ophelia-off-the-mid-atlantic-coast-producing-winds-just-below-hurricane-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical Storm Ophelia near Mid-Atlantic Coast with strong winds."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftropical-storm-ophelia-off-the-mid-atlantic-coast-producing-winds-just-below-hurricane-force%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042985&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tropical\u200d Storm Ophelia\u200c Approaches North Carolina Coast, Bringing Heavy Rain and Wind<\/h2>\n<p>Tropical Storm Ophelia is gaining strength as it heads towards the North\u2062 Carolina coast, promising\u2062 a weekend of intense weather conditions \u2064throughout the\u200b mid-Atlantic. Forecasters have issued a hurricane watch for parts of eastern North Carolina, \u2063with\u200d landfall expected on Saturday morning. The storm \u2062is projected\u200c to \u2063bring up to 7 inches of rain to portions of North Carolina and southeast \u200cVirginia.<\/p>\n<p>The intensifying\u2064 weather system \u200bhas already transformed into \u200da tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds \u200bof 70 mph and higher gusts, according to the U.S. National Hurricane \u2064Center.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/tropical-storm-warning-issued-for-us-east-coast-ahead-of-potential-cyclone-forecasters-say-5496185?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">The US East Coast Is Under a Tropical Storm \u200bWarning With Landfall Forecast in North Carolina<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/21\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/atlantic-storm-lee-delivers-high-winds-and-rain-before-forecasters-call-off-all-warnings-5492959?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Atlantic Storm Lee Delivers High Winds and \u2062Rain Before Forecasters Call Off All Warnings<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/17\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The storm is not expected to strengthen further before making landfall and \u200cis predicted to weaken afterward, according to the hurricane center. As of late\u200d evening, Ophelia was approximately 70 \u2062miles south of \u200bCape Lookout, North\u200b Carolina, and moving north-northwest at 12 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Water levels are rising along the North Carolina coast, and a storm surge warning is in \u200deffect for \u200bcertain areas. The governors of North Carolina, Virginia,\u2064 and Maryland have declared\u200c a \u200dstate of emergency, with schools \u2064closing early and weekend \u200devents being canceled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are expecting an extended period of strong winds, \u2064heavy rainfall, and elevated\u200d tides,&#8221;\u200b said Maryland Gov.\u2063 Wes Moore.<\/p>\n<p>Residents \u2064are taking\u2063 precautions, such as Nancy Shoemaker and her husband Bob, who picked up sandbags to protect their waterfront home in Annapolis, Maryland. They experienced significant flooding last year and hope to avoid a repeat.<\/p>\n<p>A storm surge warning is\u2064 in effect from Beaufort Inlet,\u200b North Carolina, to Chincoteague, Virginia, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-issues-warning-as-idalia-forecast-to-hit-florida-as-a-hurricane\/\" title=\"DeSantis warns as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida.\">tropical storm\u200d warning<\/a> has \u2064been\u2064 issued from\u200d Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of Ophelia is already being\u200b felt, with water taxis in Annapolis suspending service and \u200bthe Washington Nationals\u2062 baseball team postponing their game. Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane\u200c Center, explains\u200b that\u200c it\u200d is not uncommon for\u200b tropical \u2063storms or hurricanes to form off \u2064the East Coast during this peak hurricane season.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina Gov. \u2063Roy Cooper and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have both declared states \u2063of emergency to expedite preparations and response efforts. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepare emergency kits.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Hurricane Nigel has been downgraded to\u2064 a post-tropical \u2064cyclone,\u2063 with no coastal \u2063watches or warnings in effect.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can \u200cindividuals,\u200b communities, and governments prioritize resilience measures to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Ophelia<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ff All Warnings<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/20\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/flooding-in-queens-and-brooklyn-after-heavy-rain-hits-new-york-city-5494775?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Flooding in Queens and Brooklyn After Heavy Rain Hits New York City<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/21\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tropical Storm Ophelia developed earlier this week in the Atlantic Ocean and has steadily gained strength as it moves westward. \u2062The storm is currently located about 375 \u2062miles \u200csoutheast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It is expected to continue moving northwestward and make landfall on \u200cthe North\u200c Carolina\u200c coast\u2063 on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The National Hurricane \u200bCenter\u2062 has issued a hurricane watch \u200band\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-gov-gives-update-on-tropical-storm-elsa\/\" title=\"Fla. Gov. gives update on tropical storm Elsa\">tropical storm warning<\/a> \u2064for parts of eastern North Carolina. Residents in the affected \u2062areas \u200care urged to take necessary precautions and\u200d prepare for \u2063potential impacts \u2063from the storm.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to strong winds, Ophelia is also forecasted to bring heavy\u200b rain to the \u200cregion.\u200b Up to 7 inches of rainfall is expected in some areas of\u200b North Carolina and southeast Virginia. This could lead to flash flooding and potential road closures, so residents are advised to stay updated on the weather \u2062conditions and follow any evacuation orders or advisories issued by local authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Coastal areas may also experience storm surge, which can\u2062 result in significant coastal flooding and erosion. Residents living in low-lying areas or near the coast should be\u2063 prepared for the possibility of flooding and \u2062take necessary measures to protect their homes and property.<\/p>\n<p>The impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia are \u200cnot limited to the coast, \u200cas the storm is expected to bring heavy rain and\u200b strong winds to the mid-Atlantic region. This could affect areas as far inland as central North Carolina \u200dand parts of Virginia. Power outages, downed trees,\u200c and localized flooding are all possible consequences of the storm&#8217;s\u2063 passage.<\/p>\n<p>Officials are closely monitoring the storm&#8217;s progress and\u2064 providing regular updates and guidance to residents. \u2064It is important for \u2062individuals\u2064 and communities to stay informed, have\u200b emergency plans \u2064in place, and follow any instructions from local authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Tropical Storm Ophelia serves as a reminder of \u200dthe ongoing hurricane season and the importance of preparedness. As climate change continues\u200c to contribute to the intensification of storms, it is crucial for individuals, communities, \u200band governments\u200d to prioritize resilience measures. \u200dThis includes investing in infrastructure improvements, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tropical-storm-ophelia-off-the-mid-atlantic-coast-producing-winds-just-below-hurricane-force\/\" title=\"Tropical Storm Ophelia near Mid-Atlantic Coast with strong winds.\">implementing effective disaster response \u200bplans<\/a>, and\u2063 promoting sustainable practices that \u200bmitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.<\/p>\n<p>As Tropical Storm Ophelia approaches the \u200cNorth\u2063 Carolina coast, \u2064it is essential for residents to stay vigilant, \u2064stay informed, and prioritize\u200d safety. By taking the necessary precautions and working together, communities can minimize \u200cthe potential risks and \u2064ensure a prompt \u2062recovery from the storm&#8217;s impacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthens, heads towards North Carolina coast. Heavy rain and strong winds expected throughout mid-Atlantic. Hurricane watch issued for eastern North Carolina. 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