Debby expected to make landfall overnight, flash flooding in the Cape Fear still a risk

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Tropical storm Debby is expected to make its 2nd landfall along the central South Carolina shore in the overnight hours then continuing northwest Thursday night into Friday morning through central North Carolina.

We’ll continue to see tropical bands of heavy rain rotate in throughout Thursday with a few embedded rotating storms not out of the question. Flash flooding and long-term flooding become major risks with as much as 10″-12″+ falling over the region.

We’ll receive a moderate impact from gusty winds (30-40+ mph) and a risk for a few isolated tornadoes as the eastern bands rotate in through Thursday. Stay with WWAY and StormTrack… your trusted source for information and we will keep you updated.

***TORNADO WATCH for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties until 11 pm Wednesday***

***FLOOD WATCH for the Cape Fear through Friday morning. Debby could bring widespread and dangerous flash flooding later this week. Never drive through flooded roadways. It is particularly dangerous at night when it is hard to see flooded roadways.***

***TROPICAL STORM WARNING for coastal areas of the Cape Fear… and its adjoining coastal waters. Winds to tropical storm force are possible later this week as tropical storm Debby approaches.***