The National Weather Service said Sunday morning that shearing winds and dry air have weakened what was a tropical storm off of the South Carolina coast, as the storm called Bonnie is now a tropical depression, with winds of 30 to 35 mph.
While the threats from winds have diminished, the NWS still forecasted 2 to 3 inches of rain, rough surf and strong rip currents for the region, including southeastern North Carolina beaches.