As Tropical Storm Debby continues to wreak havoc across the Southeast, several cities in the Mid-Atlantic are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming days.
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is currently under a tropical storm warning and flood watch. Residents can expect winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, peaking by Thursday at 4 p.m. Storm surge could reach up to 2 feet above normal in low-lying areas. The city has already experienced 11 inches of rainfall, nearly double its average August precipitation.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is under a flood watch until Friday morning, with an additional 4-9 inches of rainfall expected between Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 3 a.m.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is also under a flood watch until Friday evening, with 4-8 inches of additional rainfall forecasted to peak on Thursday from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is under a flood watch from Wednesday evening to Friday evening, with an additional 3-6 inches of rainfall expected to peak from Thursday at 4 p.m. until Friday at 7 p.m.
The National Hurricane Center warns that as Debby moves into the Northeast as a tropical depression over the weekend, areas in the Mid-Atlantic, western and northern New York State, and northern New England could see 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with local amounts up to 8 inches through Saturday.
Residents in these regions are advised to stay informed about weather updates, prepare for potential flooding, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this challenging weather event.
