A storm with no name brought heavy rain and strong winds to the southeastern coast of North Carolina on Monday, causing significant flooding and damage to the region. The storm, known as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, is expected to weaken as it travels over land. Some areas received over 1 foot of rain, with volunteer weather stations reporting up to 18 inches in Carolina Beach. Major road closures were reported in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties due to flooding, with some areas experiencing severe thunderstorms and possible tornado threats. The storm prompted multiple tornado warnings and forced ferries to suspend operations.
Despite the severe weather conditions, the North Carolina Transportation Department reported no major injuries or casualties. By Monday evening, the worst of the storm had passed and flooding was no longer expected to pose a threat. The storm was forecasted to dissipate over the Carolinas by Wednesday.
While the storm had the potential to become a tropical cyclone, it did not develop enough over the warm Atlantic waters to earn a name. Tropical storm watches or warnings covered 8 million people across the Carolinas, with the storm expected to bring showers to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Overall, the storm caused significant disruption and damage in North Carolina, but fortunately, the worst of the weather had passed as the storm moved inland.
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