Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby Impacts Likely Today Through Friday Evening

UPDATED 2:30 PM THURSDAY

  • The bulk of the rainfall will be this afternoon through Friday afternoon and should taper off by Friday evening. 

  • Tornadoes are possible across much of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon through Friday afternoon.

  • Strong wind gusts are possible as convective rain bands move across the state. 

  • The combination of saturated grounds and gusty winds could bring down trees.

  • Within and around the 34th District, rainfall is forecast to amount to 1.5 to 2 inches, with wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour.

  • Minor to moderate river flooding is expected. 



Through Friday evening, Debby is likely to produce the following threats across Virginia: 


  • Flash Flooding

  • Minor to Moderate River Flooding

  • Tornadoes

  • Gusty Winds

  • Minor to Moderate Tidal Flooding


UPDATED 2:30PM THURSDAY