Tropical Depression Bonnie continues to weaken in coastal SC

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Depression Bonnie is currently moving at only 3 mph NE along the South Carolina coast. Bonnie is expected to continue to move slowly NE towards the North Carolina coast through today.

The storm has been producing periods of showers and heavy rain throughout the Carolinas overnight. Scattered showers will be possible in the Cape Fear region through the middle of the week as the storm continues to weaken. No Tropical Storm Warnings or Watches are in effect.

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The National Hurricane Center downgraded Bonnie, which had become a tropical storm Saturday afternoon, to a tropical depression Sunday morning. Bonnie is the second named storm of the Atlantic season, which does not begin officially until Wednesday.

The system became stationary before making landfall and is expected to move into the Cape Fear region Tuesday morning. Tropical showers will be the main issue with some areas picking up as much as 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. Winds are not expected to be an issue, however there is a high risk for dangerous rip currents along the beaches of southeastern North Carolina.