Location | 30 miles NE of Columbia South Carolina |
Wind | 25 mph |
Heading | NE at 15 mph |
Pressure | 29.65 |
Coordinates | 80.7W, 34.3N |
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At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Sally was located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 80.7 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue tonight.
Maximum sustained winds are near 25 mph (35 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 12 hours. The stronger winds are primarily located along and offshore the South and North Carolina coasts.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
Watches and Warnings
Flood and Flash Flood Watches are in effect across portions of South Carolina, North Carolina, and southeast Virginia.
Land Hazards
RAINFALL/FLOODING: Sally is expected to produce an additional 1 to 4 inches of rainfall across portions of eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia. Scattered flash flooding and minor to isolated moderate river flooding is likely.
TORNADOES: A tornado or two may occur across eastern North Carolina tonight.