Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle around 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center reports.
According to Doppler Radar images and the Air Force hurricande data, Ophelia landed with maximum winds of 70 mph.
620am EDT 23 September -- Tropical Storm #Ophelia has made landfall near near Emerald Isle in North Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 23, 2023
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In Cape Lookout, observors reported winds of 61 mph with a gust of 73 mph.
>> Check Channel 9s Tracking the Tropics page for up-to-date information on Tropical Storm Ophelia.
The National Weather Service reports heavy rain, floodng, and coastal surges in eastern North Carolina.
Here's the weather snapshot for a busy Saturday
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 23, 2023
-Ophelia will produce heavy rain, flooding, coastal surge and tropical storm conditions in North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic
-Severe weather with tornadoes, hail and winds and heavy rain with flooding are likely in the Central US pic.twitter.com/GMqE7fxCfV
Channel 9′s Severe Weather Center Meteorologist Madi Baggett reports on and off showers around Charlotte with breezes around 10-15 mph.
>> Stay updated on local weather conditions with Channel 9′s Live Local Radar and Forecast.
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