A storm with no name brought heavy rain and flooding to the southeastern coast of North Carolina, with some areas receiving over 1 foot of rain. The storm, categorized as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 by the National Hurricane Center, caused road closures, building damage, and flash flood events in the region, prompting Governor Roy Cooper to warn residents not to drive through flooded roads.
Volunteer weather stations reported significant amounts of rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 18 inches. The storm also brought severe thunderstorms that led to tornado warnings in certain areas, although it was unclear if any tornadoes touched down.
Road closures, including ferry suspensions, were reported across multiple counties in North Carolina. State swift-water rescue crews were on standby in case of emergency situations. By Monday evening, the worst of the storm had passed, with the heavy rain ending and flooding no longer posing a threat.
The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, was expected to continue weakening as it moved north-northwest. Tropical storm watches or warnings were in effect for millions of people across the Carolinas, with the storm forecasted to bring showers to other parts of the Northeast in the coming days.
While the storm had the potential to develop further, forecasters predicted that it would dissipate as it moved over terrain and had little chance of earning a name.
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