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 packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is 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 to the east of its center. After making landfall, the storm is forecasted to accelerate, moving through South Carolina by Thursday afternoon and reaching North Carolina by early Friday morning.
The Carolinas are currently experiencing heavy rainfall, with a high risk of excessive rainfall, rated at level 4 out of 4, across parts of the states. South Carolina could potentially see rainfall totals approaching 25 inches. The risk of excessive rain is expected to shift northward on Thursday, affecting southern North Carolina and southwestern Virginia.
The areas between Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, up towards Roanoke, Virginia, are likely to receive the highest rainfall amounts. North Carolina could see storm totals of up to 15 inches, while Virginia may experience up to 10 inches of rainfall.
A tropical storm warning is 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.
