**Summary:**
Mary Marshall provided a weather update regarding Tropical Storm Ophelia. The storm was weakening, with wind speeds at 50 mph and gusts at 65 mph, down from earlier stronger readings. The storm was located south of the Norfolk area and was moving north at 13 mph. The DMV area was experiencing outer rain bands from the storm, with flash flood warnings in the Carolinas. Coastal flooding was expected to be a significant impact. Rain was falling intermittently, and the forecast indicated that the rain would persist throughout the day and into early Sunday morning. Radar estimates showed varying amounts of rainfall across the region, with some areas already receiving up to two inches. Strong winds were expected, with gusts reaching 50 mph, leading to a wind advisory until 8 p.m. Impacts included power outages, fallen trees, flooding, and coastal flooding. The forecast showed that the rain would gradually taper off on Sunday afternoon. Coastal flood warnings and advisories were in effect for the entire DMV area, and storm surge warnings were issued for the lower bay area. Flooding concerns were present, but a flood watch was only in effect for one part of southern Maryland. The seven-day forecast indicated cloudy conditions with a chance of scattered showers for the coming week, with temperatures gradually increasing back to around 70 degrees.
1. The weather update is from a tropical storm, Ophelia, which is currently 75 miles northwest of Cape Lookout, North Carolina .
2. The storm's wind speed is now 50 miles per hour with gusts at 65 MPH, which is weaker than earlier this morning when it had 70 mile per hour winds and gusts at 85 MPH .
3. The storm is moving to the north at 13 MPH .
4. The outer rain bands from the storm have been felt for hours, and the storm is lashing out across the DMV area .
5. There are numerous flash flood warnings around the Carolinas .
6. Radar estimates that nearly two inches of rain is already falling around the Salisbury area .
7. The most of the rain will be coming between now and 11 am Sunday .
8. The winds today will be between 20 to 30 MPH with gusts upwards of 50 MPH possible .
9. Calvert and ST Mary's County are under tropical storm warnings .
10. The rain will start to lighten up and disperse a bit after 11 am Sunday .
11. Impacts include power outages, downed trees, flooding, and coastal flooding .
12. Maryland and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of the storm .
13. There are potential smaller area power outages that could be happening as these tropical storm conditions continue .
14. There is a risk of severe thunderstorms in the eastern area, Cambridge, Salisbury, producing damaging wind or even an isolated tornado .
15. There are numerous coastal flood warnings and advisories, especially for areas along the river, streams, and creeks .
16. A flood watch is in effect later on tonight for one portion of southern Maryland .
17. The rest of the weekend's forecast shows temperatures in the upper sixties with showers gradually ending in the evening .