Tropical Storm Debby is bringing rain, wind, and flooding to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday.
The outer rain bands of Debby will continue to move through the area today. Expect on-and-off rounds of showers and storms throughout the day. Rain could be heavy at times with a strong to severe storm possible, including the threat for tornadoes. Winds will start to increase as well, mainly SE at 10 to 20 with gusts to 30 mph.
Showers and storms will continue for Friday. Winds will be strongest on Friday, mainly south at 15 to 25 with gusts to 40 mph. Most of the region will see an additional 2” to 4” of rainfall.
Based on the current forecast track, the remnants of Debby should move quickly to our northeast on Saturday. We will see a nice mix of sun & clouds this weekend with a smaller rain chance. Highs will linger in the mid 80s over the next several days, but it will still be muggy.
Today: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: SE 10-20 G30
Tonight: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: SE 10-20 G30
Tomorrow: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: S 15-25 G40
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Tropical Update
Tropical Storm Debby moving inland over South Carolina. A slow northwest motion is expected today. Debby is expected to accelerate toward the north across the Carolina tonight. Debby is expected to move faster toward the northeast across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday and Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next day or so, and Debby is likely to become a tropical depression by this afternoon or evening. Debby should then merge with a front and become extratropical on Friday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles to the east of the center.
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Weather & Health
Pollen: Low (Grasses)
UV Index: 2 (Low)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme
