East Coast Faces High Winds, Coastal Flooding as Storm Develops
Summary
A slow-moving storm is expected to bring strong winds, flooding, and dangerous waves to parts of the U.S. East Coast this week. The National Hurricane Center says the storm might become a subtropical or tropical storm named Josephine, but even if it does not, it will still cause damage along the coast.Key Facts
- The storm is forming off the Southeast coast of the U.S. and will move slowly through the middle of the week.
- There is a 30 percent chance the storm will develop into a subtropical or tropical storm within seven days.
- If named, the storm will be called Josephine.
- The storm will cause high winds, coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf.
- The strongest effects are expected from the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern North Carolina.
- Coastal flooding and erosion are likely, especially during high tides.
- Winds could gust between 40 and 60 mph, strong enough to move unsecured objects.
- High surf and rip currents may affect areas from Florida to New England.
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