<p>US authorities downgraded Ophelia tropical storm to a tropical depression Saturday evening (Sept 23) as it made landfall in North Carolina and churned over southeastern Virginia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It hit the shore at around 6:15 am ET with winds slamming Emerald Isle at 110 kmph. By evening, the speed had decreased to 55 kmph, according to USA’s National Hurricane Center. It was expected to continue weakening over the next hours.</p>

<p>By Saturday night, the storm lost further strength as all warnings were discontinued by the authorities.</p>

<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>Ophelia is now on the way to move across southeastern Virginia before heading to the Delmarva Peninsula by Sunday.</p>

<p>It has already slammed parts of the mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York, with heavy rain.</p>

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<p>National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for communities in New Jersey’s Atlantic City as severe flooding caused road blockages.</p>

<p>“With high tide right around now along the Atlantic coast, we are getting numerous reports from coastal communities of street flooding and road closures,” the NWS office in Mount Holly posted on X.</p>

<h2><strong>North Carolina takes a heavy toll</strong></h2>

<p>As the storm swept through central North Carolina, it brought winds ranging from 30kmph to 40 kmph. This resulted in toppled trees and additional power outages, as reported by the NWS on Saturday afternoon. In Raleigh, crews were actively engaged in assessing the situation along Highway 17 near the Pamlico Sound.</p>

<p>On Saturday night, the number of households without electricity in North Carolina had decreased to less than 2,000, a significant improvement from the earlier afternoon when approximately 30,000 households were in the dark.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This data has been taken from PowerOutage.US, an organisation that monitors power outages nationwide. Meanwhile, in Virginia, around 8,000 households were still without power on Saturday night.</p>

<p>In anticipation of potential flooding and other storm-related challenges, the Virginia National Guard was ready to conduct water rescues and assist in debris removal, as confirmed by the State Department of Emergency Management.</p>

<p>Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey were also preparing for potential power outages as the storm moved in their direction. In addition, New York City issued a travel advisory for the weekend, cautioning residents about heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding.</p>

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US authorities downgraded Ophelia tropical storm to a tropical depression Saturday evening (Sept 23) as it made landfall in North Carolina and churned over southeastern Virginia.

US authorities downgraded Ophelia tropical storm to a tropical depression Saturday evening (Sept 23) as it made landfall in North Carolina and churned over southeastern Virginia. It hit the shore at around 6:15 am ET with winds slamming Emerald Isle at 110 kmph. By evening, the speed had decreased to 55 kmph, according to USA’s National Hurricane Center. It was expected to continue weakening over the next hours. By Saturday night, the storm lost further strength as all warnings were discontinued by the authorities. What next? Ophelia is now on the way to move across southeastern Virginia before heading to the Delmarva Peninsula by Sunday. It has already slammed parts of the mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York, with heavy rain. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: US to give Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles: Reports × National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for communities in New Jersey’s Atlantic City as severe flooding caused road blockages. “With high tide right around now along the Atlantic coast, we are getting numerous reports from coastal communities of street flooding and road closures,” the NWS office in Mount Holly posted on X. North Carolina takes a heavy toll As the storm swept through central North Carolina, it brought winds ranging from 30kmph to 40 kmph. This resulted in toppled trees and additional power outages, as reported by the NWS on Saturday afternoon. In Raleigh, crews were actively engaged in assessing the situation along Highway 17 near the Pamlico Sound. On Saturday night, the number of households without electricity in North Carolina had decreased to less than 2,000, a significant improvement from the earlier afternoon when approximately 30,000 households were in the dark. Also read: Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina, moves north along east coast This data has been taken from PowerOutage.US, an organisation that monitors power outages nationwide. Meanwhile, in Virginia, around 8,000 households were still without power on Saturday night. In anticipation of potential flooding and other storm-related challenges, the Virginia National Guard was ready to conduct water rescues and assist in debris removal, as confirmed by the State Department of Emergency Management. Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey were also preparing for potential power outages as the storm moved in their direction. In addition, New York City issued a travel advisory for the weekend, cautioning residents about heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ophelia storm: Warning downgraded to tropical depression, mid-Atlantic regions on alert

In United States of America, mandatory evacuations has been ordered as the Hurricane Sally is expected to hit Mississippi, Louisiana. Authorities has issued the flood alert as well.

US: Mandatory evacuations ordered as Hurricane Sally is expected to hit Mississippi, Louisiana

Tropical Storm Sally triggered evacuations in Louisiana on Sunday as the northern Gulf Coast prepared for it to make landfall late Monday.

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<p>Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm on Earth, is approaching Hawaii but is forecast to weaken before it reaches the island chain this weekend.</p>

<p>Douglas currently is 725 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west-northwest directly toward the island chain. The storm peaked as a Category 4 storm on Friday, but began to weaken as the day progressed.</p>

<p>Douglas could be the first hurricane to hit the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic, complicating security plans for officials in the state.</p>

<p>According to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, steady weakening is expected to continue for the next two days as the storm approaches Hawaii.</p>

<p>Douglas is currently a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 mph that extend 25 miles from the center of the storm. When it reaches the island chain on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, it will likely be a Category 1 hurricane or strong tropical storm, forecasters said.</p>

<p>A hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii and for Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe,.</p>

<p>Tropical storm-force winds are forecast to arrive on the island of Hawaii as early as Saturday evening local time.</p>


Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm on Earth, is approaching Hawaii but is forecast to weaken before it reaches the island chain this weekend. Douglas currently is 725 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west-northwest directly toward the island chain.

Hurricane Douglas, the strongest storm on Earth, is approaching Hawaii but is forecast to weaken before it reaches the island chain this weekend. Douglas currently is 725 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west-northwest directly toward the island chain. The storm peaked as a Category 4 storm on Friday, but began to weaken as the day progressed. Douglas could be the first hurricane to hit the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic, complicating security plans for officials in the state. According to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, steady weakening is expected to continue for the next two days as the storm approaches Hawaii. Douglas is currently a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 mph that extend 25 miles from the center of the storm. When it reaches the island chain on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, it will likely be a Category 1 hurricane or strong tropical storm, forecasters said. A hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii and for Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe,. Tropical storm-force winds are forecast to arrive on the island of Hawaii as early as Saturday evening local time.

Strongest storm on Earth expected to weaken as it approaches Hawaii

<p>A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Texas coast in the US as Tropical Storm Hanna threatened to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds.</p>

<p>Hanna was centered about 195 miles (350 kilometres) east of Corpus Christi, Texas, the US National Hurricane Centre said. The storm had maximum sustained winds around 50 mph (85 kph) and was moving west at 10 mph (17 kph).</p>

<p>Hanna was forecast to make landfall on Saturday afternoon or early evening.</p>

<p>Forecasters said Hanna could bring 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) of rain and coastal swells that could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.</p>

<p>Hanna broke the record as the earliest eighth Atlantic named storm, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach.</p>

<p>Officials said that those in the Windward Islands should monitor the storm as it is expected to approach the islands Saturday. Some strengthening was possible but the storm is expected to weaken as it moves into the Caribbean Sea.</p>


A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Texas coast in the US as Tropical Storm Hanna threatened to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds.

A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Texas coast in the US as Tropical Storm Hanna threatened to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds. Hanna was centered about 195 miles (350 kilometres) east of Corpus Christi, Texas, the US National Hurricane Centre said. The storm had maximum sustained winds around 50 mph (85 kph) and was moving west at 10 mph (17 kph). Hanna was forecast to make landfall on Saturday afternoon or early evening. Forecasters said Hanna could bring 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) of rain and coastal swells that could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Hanna broke the record as the earliest eighth Atlantic named storm, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. Officials said that those in the Windward Islands should monitor the storm as it is expected to approach the islands Saturday. Some strengthening was possible but the storm is expected to weaken as it moves into the Caribbean Sea.

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