Tropical Storm Ophelia expected to hit North Carolina this weekend

Tropical Storm Ophelia formed Friday afternoon, nearing hurricane-level strength as it approaches the East Coast, aimed toward North Carolina. The storm will bring heavy winds to the East Coast this weekend, with weather including strong winds, rough surfs and coastal flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of Friday afternoon, Ophelia “was located about 120 miles southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina area with sustained winds of up to 70 miles per hour,” per ABC. Category 1 hurricanes have wind speeds ranging from 74-95 miles per hour. ABC also estimated...