Tropical Storm

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the US mid-Atlantic coast. It's expected to deliver heavy rain, flooding and high winds to communities across North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay.

A tropical storm warning is in effect from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's headed toward the East Coast.

Ian brought heavy rain and wind to North Carolina over the course of a few days, but the storm destroyed or caused major damage to less than 50 homes in the state.

Ian will continue to weaken near the North Carolina-Virginia border through late today, according to the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina this afternoon and is expected to reach North Carolina tonight.

Follow live updates from WUNC staff as Ian moves across South and North Carolina.

This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than initially projected, but it is still likely to be busier than normal, government forecasters and others say.

Tropical Storm Colin could bring sustained winds of 40 mp/h. Flash flooding is possible in some areas.

(Tuesday 4:30 p.m.) Haywood County declared a state of emergency as the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida pass through the region.