Debby at the coast: Tornado watch, voluntary evacuation at several beach towns as 15 inches of rain possible

Debby at the coast: Tornado watch, voluntary evacuation at several beach towns as 15 inches of rain possible

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching the North Carolina coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the state. Wilmington is forecast to get between 10 to 15 inches of rain – roughly two months’ worth – during Debby, according to WRAL meteorologists. The biggest threat along North Carolina’s coast is flooding and storm surge. WATCH: Live look at conditions at Carolina Beach On Tuesday morning, WRAL News was at Wrightsville Beach, when some…

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🚨Live updates🚨Path takes Tropical Storm Debby straight through NC, extremely rare flood risk issued for Thursday

🚨Live updates🚨Path takes Tropical Storm Debby straight through NC, extremely rare flood risk issued for Thursday

Tropical Storm Debby is dropping rain in North Carolina as it moves along the Georgia-South Carolina coastline. The newest path takes Debby straight through North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. Links to know: WRAL interactive hurricane tracker | Download the WRAL News app for alerts | WRAL images illustrate timing of Debby | Closings and delays The Triangle will see periods of heavy rain and flooding through Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a…

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JD Vance's Raleigh rally postponed ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

JD Vance's Raleigh rally postponed ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has postponed his visit to Raleigh due to severe weather expected from Tropical Storm Debby. Vance was scheduled to hold a rally Thursday morning at Raleigh’s Union Station. The Trump-Vance campaign plans to reschedule the visit to Raleigh but has not announced a date as of Tuesday night. Vance’s postponement comes a day after Kamala Harris announced she would reschedule her visit to Raleigh on the same day. Harris…

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JD Vance rally postpones Raleigh rally ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

JD Vance rally postpones Raleigh rally ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has postponed his visit to Raleigh due to severe weather expected from Tropical Storm Debby. Vance was scheduled to hold a rally Thursday morning at Raleigh’s Union Station. The Trump-Vance campaign plans to reschedule the visit to Raleigh but has not announced a date as of Tuesday night. Vance’s postponement comes a day after Kamala Harris announced she would reschedule her visit to Raleigh on the same day. Harris…

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Debby impacts Wrightsville Beach: Tornado watch in effect, NC coast could get 15 inches of rain

Debby impacts Wrightsville Beach: Tornado watch in effect, NC coast could get 15 inches of rain

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching the North Carolina coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the state. Wilmington is forecast to get between 10 to 15 inches of rain, or an entire two month’s worth, during Debby, according to WRAL meteorologists. WATCH: Live look at conditions at Carolina Beach On Tuesday morning, WRAL News was at Wrightsville Beach, when some stragglers were outside in the rain. By noon, the beach was…

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Debby impacts Wilmington: Tornado watch in effect, NC coast could get 2 months of rain

Debby impacts Wilmington: Tornado watch in effect, NC coast could get 2 months of rain

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching the North Carolina coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the state. Wilmington is forecast to get up to 12 inches of rain by Thursday, or two month’s worth of rain in one week. Live look at conditions at Carolina Beach On Tuesday morning, WRAL News was at Wrightsville Beach, when some stragglers were outside in the rain. By noon, the beach was empty. The wind…

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Tornado touched down in Wake County Saturday, authorities say

Tornado touched down in Wake County Saturday, authorities say

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Wake County on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado touched down in Fuquay-Varina at 5:28 p.m., and it ended just a few minutes later at 5:31 p.m., the NWS said. According to the NWS, the tornado reached peak wind speeds of 100mph. Its path was 1.5 miles long and 30 yards wide, the NWS said. “The tornado’s initial touchdown occurred in a field south of the…

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Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby bringing torrential rains and flooding to southeastern US

Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby bringing torrential rains and flooding to southeastern US

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby has moved menacingly into some of America’s most historic Southern cities, bringing prolonged downpours and flooding Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes. Record-setting rain from the storm that killed at least five people in Florida and Georgia was causing flash flooding, with up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) possible in some areas, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest…

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Tropical storm watch issued as Wrightsville Beach braces for Debby, county officials warn residents to prepare emergency plans

Tropical storm watch issued as Wrightsville Beach braces for Debby, county officials warn residents to prepare emergency plans

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching the North Carolina coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the state. While Wrightsville Beach experienced overcast skies and intermittent light rain on Monday evening, residents and visitors are advised to monitor the situation closely and make preparations. Meteorologists are anticipating nearly two months worth of rain in just one week, which means the biggest concern is flooding. People in Wrightsville Beach could experience a devastating…

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Duke Energy preps for Debby, says slow-moving rain a major flooding concern

Duke Energy preps for Debby, says slow-moving rain a major flooding concern

At Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Monday, 47 flights were delayed and 33 flights were canceled as Tropical Storm Debby pounded Florida, moving toward North Carolina. Debby could impact North Carolina’s coast by late Monday, and the Triangle will start to see rain on Tuesday, according to WRAL meteorologists. Flooding and wind gusts over 40 mph could cause trees to come down, causing some people to lose power. WRAL News on Monday spoke with Duke Energy…

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Kamala Harris, VP pick postpone Raleigh visit due to Tropical Storm Debby

Kamala Harris, VP pick postpone Raleigh visit due to Tropical Storm Debby

Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will postpone her visit this week to Raleigh due to weather impacts from Tropica Storm Debby, a campaign official said. Harris and her pick for vice presidential nominee were supposed to visit Raleigh on Thursday. A new date has not been announced. Harris is expected to unveil her running-mate selection Tuesday. As of Monday night, Tropical Storm Debby is near the Florida-Georgia line, bringing torrential rain and…

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Tropical storm watch: Wrightsville Beach braces for Tropical Storm Debby

Tropical storm watch: Wrightsville Beach braces for Tropical Storm Debby

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching the North Carolina coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the state. While Wrightsville Beach experienced overcast skies and intermittent light rain on Monday evening, residents and visitors are advised to monitor the situation closely and make preparations. However, the storm threat hasn’t stopped beachgoers on MOnday. WRAL News spoke with beachgoers, including locals, a group from Charlotte, and a group of young women on a road…

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Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane Monday and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina. Tropical storms can be deadlier than some of the strongest hurricanes. In Debby’s case, the storm was expected to slow to a crawl and dump up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) of rain over several days along coastal Georgia…

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Duke Energy preps for Debby; slow-moving rain a major flooding concern

Duke Energy preps for Debby; slow-moving rain a major flooding concern

At Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Monday, 47 flights were delayed and 33 flights were canceled as Tropical Storm Debby pounded Florida, moving toward North Carolina. Debby could impact North Carolina’s coast by late Monday, and the Triangle will start to see rain on Tuesday, according to WRAL meteorologists. Flooding and wind gusts over 40 mph could cause trees to come down, causing some people to lose power. WRAL News on Monday spoke with Duke Energy…

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Southeast counties brace for Debby, still recovering from Matthew and Florence

Southeast counties brace for Debby, still recovering from Matthew and Florence

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to dump around 9 inches of rain in counties south of the Triangle, the same areas hit during Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. Emergency workers are keeping a close eye on the level of the Cape Fear River, which is expected to rise when Debby drops heavy rain on North Carolina between Wednesday and Friday. Aside from the coast, areas southeast of the Triangle could get the most rain from the…

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