Idalia's Impacts: Georgia & the Carolinas

news image
Top Stories
31 Aug 2023 4:10 PM

Idalia made landfall in northern Florida on Wednesday morning, but impacts are not done just yet - this storm is moving quickly east-northeast with impacts still being felt across the Carolinas. Tropical Storm Warnings are still in effect for parts of the Carolina coast. This means we could see sustained winds between 39-74 mph with locally higher gusts.

6-8 inches of rain fell overnight across eastern portions of the Carolinas and additional heavy rain is expected to continue east and north of Idalia's center. Areas east of I-95 in North Carolina could see an additional 2-5 inches of rain through Thursday afternoon.

Flooding from heavy rain is still possible, particularly in area rivers, creeks, and streams. Flood watches remain in effect through today (below).

Scattered showers, gusty winds, and high surf will remain threats through Thursday, with impacts winding down through the evening hours.

Storm surge topped 2 feet in most locations along the coast of the Carolinas. Surge could still potentially top 2-4 feet between Greenville and the Outer Banks.

Stay with WeatherNation for team coverage of Idalia as it impacts the Southeast.

All Weather News
More
Rounds of Severe Storms to Impact Great Plains and Midwest Through the Weekend

Rounds of Severe Storms to Impact Great Plains and Midwest Through the Weekend

A dynamic summer weather pattern is setting t

11 Jul 2025 3:20 AM
Storms Return From the Front Range to Texas

Storms Return From the Front Range to Texas

Moisture is moving back into the Central and

11 Jul 2025 3:00 AM
Medium Range Tropics Forecast Favors Gulf, CSU Updates Seasonal Forecast

Medium Range Tropics Forecast Favors Gulf, CSU Updates Seasonal Forecast

While the Atlantic appears quiet, conditions

11 Jul 2025 2:40 AM
Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across the East Coast

Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across the East Coast

The severe weather and flood threat continues

11 Jul 2025 2:35 AM
Timeline: How Catastrophic Flooding Unfolded in Texas Hill Country

Timeline: How Catastrophic Flooding Unfolded in Texas Hill Country

TEXAS - Catastrophic flooding devastated port

10 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
Ruidoso Flash Flooding - Record Crest for the Rio Ruidoso River

Ruidoso Flash Flooding - Record Crest for the Rio Ruidoso River

A slow-moving monsoonal thunderstorm develope

10 Jul 2025 1:55 AM
Dangerous Heat Building Out West

Dangerous Heat Building Out West

WEST - Heat alerts have been issued across th

9 Jul 2025 9:00 AM