Tropical Storm Debby Updates
8/9/2024 AT 9:00AM
On August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm, the Mayor declared a State of Emergency for the approach of Tropical Storm Debby. It is determined that the conditions constituting a State of Emergency no longer exist and hereby terminate the declaration of a State of Emergency effective August 9, 2024 at 9:00am. Please continue to be mindful of dangerous rip currents throughout this weekend and standing water as it recedes.
Debby is exiting the area but we will have another day of periodic showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts. The flash flood threat is not over, so stay vigilant and do not attempt to drive across flooded roads.
8/8/2024 AT 5:00PM
- Tornado Watch in effect until 8pm this evening
- Tropical Storm Warning continues to be in effect
- Coastal flood advisory remains in effect until 11am Friday
- High surf advisory remains in effect until 8am Friday
- Dangerous rip currents remain a threat late into this weekend
8/8/2024 AT 8:20AM
Debby made landfall near Bulls Bay in South Carolina earlier this morning and will slowly move toward and through central NC while weakening through tonight. Primary concern through the day remains the threats of flash flooding and tornadoes.
- Tornado Watch in effect until 1pm this afternoon
- Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for: Coastal Onslow and Carteret Counties
What remains the same:
- Heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding continues to be the greatest threat for ENC.
- Storm surge inundation of 1 to 2 feet above ground will be possible for coastal portions of Onslow and Carteret counties, and areas adjacent to the Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse and Bay Rivers.
- Track and intensity forecast remain fairly similar to the previous update.
- Dangerous rip currents remain a threat into this weekend.
- River flooding may become a threat late in the week and into next week after several days of rainfall.
- Hazardous boating conditions will develop over southern waters expanding northward tomorrow and continuing through the week.
