Tropical Storm Idalia drenches Carolinas as Florida counts cost

2023-09-01 00:47

Up to 9in (23cm) of rain and life-threatening flash flooding could hit parts of eastern North Carolina.

Tropical Storm Idalia is drenching the Carolinas and may bring dangerous surf to the region over the coming Labor Day weekend, say forecasters.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned up to 9in (23cm) of rain and "life-threatening flash flooding" may hit parts of eastern North Carolina.