As of 5 p.m. Saturday, Tropical Storm Colin was located about 50 miles west-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina, bringing periods of heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf to beaches in South Carolina and North Carolina.
The tropical storm is moving away from Jacksonville with no direct impacts ahead.
Colin is forecast to move away from the Carolina coast and dissipate by early Monday.
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Latest NHC Update:
At 5:00 PM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Colin was located near 34.0N, 78.6W. Collin is moving northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h). A slightly faster movement from the northeast to the east-northeast is expected during the next day. According to the forecast, the center of Collin is expected to move northeastward along or just inland from the North Carolina coast by Sunday.
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Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast over the next day or so, but Colin is expected to dissipate by Sunday evening. Tropical storm-force winds extended outward to 80 miles (130 km) southeast of the center. The expected minimum central pressure is 1014 mb (29.95 in).
EARTH HAZARDS ———————-
WIND: Tropical storm conditions, especially gusty, are expected in the North Carolina warning area later this evening into early Sunday.
RAINFALL: Colin will continue to produce locally heavy rainfall in coastal North Carolina and northern South Carolina through Sunday morning. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible, with isolated amounts of up to 4 inches across eastern North Carolina. This rainfall can lead to localized areas of flash flooding.
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SURF: Waves generated by Colin are affecting parts of the North Carolina coast. These waves can cause life-threatening surf conditions and rip currents. Please consult products from your local weather service.
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