Nearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast and was producing winds just below hurricane force.

There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Orlando. Bruce, German shepherdBruce is a charming male German shepherd being cared for at DreamCatcher German Shepherd Rescue Inc.Bruce is the life of the party — he loves other dogs. Maverick, German shepherdMaverick is a male German shepherd being kept at DreamCatcher German Shepherd Rescue Inc.Maverick is looking for cat-free family. Ruby, pit bull terrier mixRuby is a winsome female pit bull terrier mix in the care of Second Chance Animal Rescue. This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor.