Tropical Storm Fay threatens mid-Atlantic coast, New England

Tropical Storm Fay is beginning to edge away from the North Carolina coast, with forecasters saying its sights are set on the mid-Atlantic coast and southern New England.

The tropical storm formed Thursday afternoon and it’s expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds further up the Eastern seaboard.

NEW: Tropical Storm #Fay has formed this afternoon. Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued from Cape May, NJ to Watch Hill, RI, including Long Island. Full advisory: https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/oI4hHVQVtY
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 9, 2020