A storm with no name brought heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding to the southeastern coast of North Carolina as it moved ashore. The storm, known as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, caused rainfall amounts of up to 18 inches in some areas, leading to road closures and damage to buildings in New Hanover County. Flash flood events were reported in Kelly and multiple roads were washed out in Brunswick County. The storm also prompted tornado warnings in central Brunswick County, although it is unclear if any tornadoes touched down.
The storm weakened as it moved over terrain and by Monday evening, the worst of the front had passed. While the storm had the potential to become a hurricane, sustained winds only reached up to 35 mph. A small craft advisory was issued for dangerous boating conditions and tropical storm watches or warnings covered 8 million people across the Carolinas.
As the storm continued to move towards the Northeast, it was expected to dissipate and bring showers to eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and southern New York. Despite its potential to become a tropical cyclone, forecasters believed that the storm did not have enough time over warm Atlantic waters to become more potent. By Wednesday, the storm was expected to disintegrate and no longer pose a threat.
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