Tropical Storm Debby is currently moving at a slow pace towards a landfall in South Carolina, expected to occur on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The storm is characterized by maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, located approximately 40 miles east-southeast of Charleston and 75 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach.
Debby is inching north at a speed of 3 mph, with tropical storm-force winds extending primarily east of its center. Following landfall, the storm is projected to accelerate, passing through South Carolina by Thursday afternoon and advancing into North Carolina by early Friday morning.
The Carolinas are experiencing heavy rainfall, with a significant risk of excessive precipitation, particularly in parts of South Carolina. Rainfall totals could reach up to 25 inches in certain areas, posing potential risks of flooding and other weather-related hazards.
As the storm progresses, the high risk of excessive rain is expected to shift northwards on Thursday, affecting regions from southern North Carolina to southwestern Virginia. The most substantial rainfall is anticipated between Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, extending towards Roanoke, Virginia.
North Carolina may experience storm totals of up to 15 inches of rainfall, while Virginia could see up to 10 inches. A tropical storm warning is currently in effect for areas north of the Savannah River to Surf City, North Carolina, with a tropical storm watch extending further north to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina.
