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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Bonnie has weakened to a tropical depression as it makes its way ashore in South Carolina.
Bonnie's top sustained winds decreased to 35 mph this morning, dipping below the threshold for a tropical storm.
The National Hurricane Center said the center of the storm made landfall just east of Charleston, South Carolina, on the Isle of Palms around 8:30 a.m. EDT.
All tropical storm warnings were discontinued. However, some flash flood warnings have been issued due to heavy rain.
Forecasters say up to 8 inches of rain has fallen in parts of southern South Carolina. A flash flood warning was issued for Jasper County, where highway workers reported water to part of Interstate 95.
A flash flood warning was also issued for portions of Charleston, Dorchester, Beaufort and Berkeley counties.
About 3 inches of rain fell in Charleston in 24 hours and more is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Farther north, up to 3 inches of rain could fall across southeastern North Carolina. Parts of the Mid-Atlantic region and the Northeast could also see heavy rain tomorrow.
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