Rapidly Evolving Storm Threatens Carolinas with Heavy Rain and Flooding

A developing system off the Southeast Coast could bring up to 20 inches of rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding starting Sunday night.

A 'homegrown' storm off the Carolinas is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status and make landfall near the North Carolina-South Carolina border by late Monday.
The National Weather Service warns of deteriorating conditions including gusty winds, dangerous marine conditions, coastal flooding, and strong rip currents.
Rainfall totals could reach 4-8 inches in many areas, with some locations potentially seeing over 20 inches of rain, causing significant flooding.
The storm may drive gusts up to 80 mph, leading to power outages and damage to access roads and beachfront properties.
Tropical Storm Gordon, currently weakening in the Atlantic, poses no threat to land, while another system near the Carolinas could become Tropical Storm Helene.