Tropical Storm Idalia was drenching the Carolinas with heavy downpours that threatened to cause dangerous flooding while Florida’s Gulf Coast began recovery efforts after the system tore through the area as a Category 3 hurricane.
The back end of the storm, which was headed northeast towards the sea, was producing torrential rains that could amount to 23cm in some spots along the regions coastline early, the National Weather Service said last night.
The service warned the rain could produce life-threatening flash flooding, especially in low lying areas and along rivers, through the morning and into the afternoon. Storm surge warnings were also in effect for several ocean front communities as heavy rains and fierce winds remained in the forecast.
“Driving conditions may become dangerous,” the service said in an advisory, urging residents to remain vigilant.
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