UPDATE 7:45 A.M. THURSDAY
A tropical storm warning is now in effect across the North Fork, an upgrade from the “watch” advisory issued by the National Weather Service Wednesday.
Wind gusts of more than 30 mph are likely, with gusts as high as 55 mph possible. Downed tree limbs and scattered power outages should be expected, according to the warning.
The tropical storm conditions are expected to arrive Friday with the rain beginning later today.
ORIGINAL STORY
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring heavy rain capable of producing flash flooding to the area beginning late Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
TRACKING ELSA: Tropical storm to bring heavy rain, strong winds across Carolinas
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TRACKING ELSA: Tropical storm brings heavy rain, strong winds to Carolinas
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