Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the Southeast coast, posing a threat to the East Coast.
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The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge, and possible tornadoes.
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Coastal areas should take this storm seriously, as it's predicted to be a formidable and nasty storm.
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Tropical storm conditions began along portions of the East Coast, with a risk of life-threatening storm surge and high surf.
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Ophelia is forecasted to bring several inches of rain, impacting outdoor events and NFL games.
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As of the latest update, the storm is approximately 185 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, with sustained winds of 60 mph.
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Over 7 million people were under Tropical Storm warnings.
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Landfall in North Carolina is expected around Saturday morning.
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The storm brings the potential for dangerous rip currents, storm surge, and heavy rainfall.
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Ophelia is the 16th named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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