East Coast Braces for Potential Tropical Cyclone Threat and Rip Currents from Distant Hurricane

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

⛈️ East Coast Braces for Potential Tropical Cyclone Threat and Rip Currents from Distant Hurricane.

A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the East Coast, including North Carolina to Delaware, due to the approach of "Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen." This system, currently located southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, could bring heavy rain, high winds, and flooding to the region, with a potential landfall in North Carolina. Additionally, large swells from distant Hurricane Nigel may increase the rip current risk and lead to ocean overwash and coastal flooding.

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