Virginia, North Carolina slammed by coastal storm, as rain moves north

Virginia, North Carolina slammed by coastal storm, as rain moves north

The coastal storm that slammed Virginia and North Carolina is mostly onshore over Virginia. Widespread heavy rain remains likely into early Wednesday. Most areas will see 2 to 3 inches of rain, with pockets of 3 to 5 inches possible depending on how long the system lingers. Some rain will push in New Jersey and even New York City as the storm begins to move out to sea later on Wednesday.