The
first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season drenched the
Southeastern U.S. but caused no major damage on Friday, marching up the
East Coast as it brought the threat of weekend flooding as far north as
New England.
After bringing rain, strong winds and even tornadoes to Florida, Andrea was losing its tropical characteristics on Friday even as it still packed maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
It was blamed for one traffic-related death in Virginia.
Tropical storm warnings remained in effect for North Carolina and southern Virginia, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 8 p.m. EDT Friday.
The storm's low-level center was losing definition but remained a threat to the East Coast while "evolving into a low-pressure center," said Darin Figurskey, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Raleigh, N.C.
What was left of the storm center was 75 miles southwest of Ocean City, Md., and moving northeastward at 35 mph.
Forecasters say Andrea could bring high winds, heavy rainfall, and localized coastal flooding through Saturday across the mid-Atlantic states and New England. Rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were possible along the Eastern Seaboard into coastal Maine, the hurricane center said. Winds near gale force were possible along the coast from the Delmarva Peninsula north to southern New Jersey, as well as coastal Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
Officials in the Mid-Atlantic region and Northeast were bracing for the storm. New York City activated its flash flooding plan, while flash flood watches were issued for northern Delaware, several Maryland counties, southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and parts of New England.
The weather service reported that small streams and creeks in southeastern Pennsylvania were going over their banks Friday night. New York City's airports were experiencing flight delays, and Connecticut was reporting numerous lane closures on highway as cars spun out amid heavy rain.
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Authorities in Virginia blamed heavy rain from the storm's outer bands for a fatal accident on Interstate 77 in the state's western mountains. William Petty, 57, of Lexington, S.C., died when a car in which he was a passenger hydroplaned while passing a tractor-trailer. He survived the crash, only to be killed moments later when the car was struck by second tractor-trailer, authorities said.
During the morning rush hour in Charleston, S.C., there was little evidence that the center of the storm was passing to the northwest beyond a few downed tree branches, gusty winds and some puddles in the street. The sun occasionally peeked through.
Derrec Becker with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division said the storm brought only a severe thunderstorm Friday. No injuries were reported, and there had been no reports of significant damage.
Mike Sprayberry of North Carolina Emergency Management told the Weather Channel that there had been some flash flooding and local road closures in the state but that "so far we have been quite fortunate."
Thousands of power outages were also reported.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott had warned Thursday of the risk of tornadoes, and officials said that eight were confirmed across the state.
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The Friday fish fry that kicks off the island's annual folk music and arts festival was moved indoors to the island's only public school, and a musical performance of the three-day event was shifted to the community center. But the tropical system was otherwise forcing no changes to the Ocrafolk Festival that normally draws more than 2,000 visitors, Tweedie said.
"The weather is looking pretty good for blowing out and for us having a good day tomorrow," said Tweedie, the festival coordinator.
Authorities in coastal Bertie County, N.C., said a school bus with 32 elementary students on board slid off the road and into a ditch about 8 a.m. No injuries were reported.
A Coast Guard cutter and HC-130 Hercules airplane were called to rescue four adults aboard a 35-foot sailboat about 65 miles off Charleston, S.C. The sailboat's engine was disabled during the storm and left rocking in 15-foot seas and 35-mph winds.
After bringing rain, strong winds and even tornadoes to Florida, Andrea was losing its tropical characteristics on Friday even as it still packed maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
It was blamed for one traffic-related death in Virginia.
Tropical storm warnings remained in effect for North Carolina and southern Virginia, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 8 p.m. EDT Friday.
The storm's low-level center was losing definition but remained a threat to the East Coast while "evolving into a low-pressure center," said Darin Figurskey, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Raleigh, N.C.
What was left of the storm center was 75 miles southwest of Ocean City, Md., and moving northeastward at 35 mph.
Forecasters say Andrea could bring high winds, heavy rainfall, and localized coastal flooding through Saturday across the mid-Atlantic states and New England. Rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches were possible along the Eastern Seaboard into coastal Maine, the hurricane center said. Winds near gale force were possible along the coast from the Delmarva Peninsula north to southern New Jersey, as well as coastal Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
Officials in the Mid-Atlantic region and Northeast were bracing for the storm. New York City activated its flash flooding plan, while flash flood watches were issued for northern Delaware, several Maryland counties, southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and parts of New England.
The weather service reported that small streams and creeks in southeastern Pennsylvania were going over their banks Friday night. New York City's airports were experiencing flight delays, and Connecticut was reporting numerous lane closures on highway as cars spun out amid heavy rain.
The rainy weather washed out events such as NASCAR's Sprint Cup qualifying and the Washington Nationals Friday night home game.Buy Michael Kors iPhone Cases Michael Kors handbags with big discount and free shipping!
Authorities in Virginia blamed heavy rain from the storm's outer bands for a fatal accident on Interstate 77 in the state's western mountains. William Petty, 57, of Lexington, S.C., died when a car in which he was a passenger hydroplaned while passing a tractor-trailer. He survived the crash, only to be killed moments later when the car was struck by second tractor-trailer, authorities said.
During the morning rush hour in Charleston, S.C., there was little evidence that the center of the storm was passing to the northwest beyond a few downed tree branches, gusty winds and some puddles in the street. The sun occasionally peeked through.
Derrec Becker with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division said the storm brought only a severe thunderstorm Friday. No injuries were reported, and there had been no reports of significant damage.
Mike Sprayberry of North Carolina Emergency Management told the Weather Channel that there had been some flash flooding and local road closures in the state but that "so far we have been quite fortunate."
Thousands of power outages were also reported.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott had warned Thursday of the risk of tornadoes, and officials said that eight were confirmed across the state.
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David Tweedie,Click on their website www.class9999.com for more information. 41, of Ocracoke, said an early-morning burst of rain and the forecast of another three hours or so of rain and wind on the Outer Banks island has done little to alter the day's routine for the roughly 1,000 year-round residents.
The Friday fish fry that kicks off the island's annual folk music and arts festival was moved indoors to the island's only public school, and a musical performance of the three-day event was shifted to the community center. But the tropical system was otherwise forcing no changes to the Ocrafolk Festival that normally draws more than 2,000 visitors, Tweedie said.
"The weather is looking pretty good for blowing out and for us having a good day tomorrow," said Tweedie, the festival coordinator.
Authorities in coastal Bertie County, N.C., said a school bus with 32 elementary students on board slid off the road and into a ditch about 8 a.m. No injuries were reported.
A Coast Guard cutter and HC-130 Hercules airplane were called to rescue four adults aboard a 35-foot sailboat about 65 miles off Charleston, S.C. The sailboat's engine was disabled during the storm and left rocking in 15-foot seas and 35-mph winds.
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