Unidentified storm dumps one foot of rain on areas in North Carolina, moves northward

Severe rainfall in excess of one foot inundated the southeastern coast of North Carolina as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 moved ashore aiming for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The storm caused significant flooding, with some areas reporting up to 18 inches of rain, leading to road closures and building damage in New Hanover County. Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to avoid flooded roads and take safety precautions. Multiple roads were washed out in Brunswick County, and a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was reported in central Brunswick County. Tornado warnings were issued but later expired, with the impacts still being assessed. The storm also caused disruptions to transportation services, with ferry operations suspended and road closings reported in several counties. However, by Monday evening, the worst of the storm had passed, and flooding was no longer expected to pose a threat. The storm weakened as it moved north-northwest, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to 35 mph. The storm was not expected to intensify into a hurricane, though tropical storm watches or warnings were in effect for millions of residents across the Carolinas. The storm was forecasted to continue moving over land, dissipating over the Carolinas by early Wednesday, bringing showers to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions. Despite its potential, the storm was not expected to develop into a named tropical cyclone due to insufficient time spent over warm ocean waters.

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