North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and state officials hold a briefing to discuss what is now Tropical Storm Idalia.

The impacts of Idalia will begin to be felt in North Carolina and South Carolina starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday.

Tropical storm-strength winds and rains will impact the Carolinas. While the exact path of Idalia is still unknown, anywhere across the Carolinas could see soaking rains and gusty winds. Some areas could see as much as 6 to 8 inches of rain.

The biggest Carolina threat from Idalia will be along the coast, where the passing storm will combine with high tide to produce coastal flooding. Across the Carolinas, we can expect to see flooding along the coast as well as along creeks, streams, and in low-lying areas.

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