RICHMOND, Va. – Ana made the transition from subtropical to tropical storm early Saturday morning. As of early evening, it is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and nearing the North Carolina/South Carolina coast. It is now about 60 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC and moving northwest at just 3 mph. Heavy rain, life-threatening riptides, flooding rains and strong winds will affect the coastal Carolinas through Sunday evening.
Here is a snapshot of the latest forecast track from the National Hurricane Center:
The impact on Virginia will be moisture streaming north ahead of an upper-level trough. If the storm circulation remains intact, it is likely to pass over Hampton Roads on Monday. The following three graphics show the storm moving through the eastern Carolinas and exiting the Virginia coast Monday afternoon.
Locally heavy rain will be the primary threat across southeastern Virginia on Monday. Winds will not be an issue, as the circulation will have been over land for 24 hours and will have weakened considerably. Our computers still show some variability, but most have rainfall totals through Tuesday morning of 1/4″ to 1/2″ in Metro Richmond. Locally heavier amounts are possible where thunderstorms occur.
Mike Stone will be here in the CBS 6 Weather Center tomorrow to provide updates on the track, intensity and timing of Ana’s movement through the Carolinas.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Mike G.
