WTUS82 KMHX 082050 HLSMHX NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-090500- Tropical Depression Debby Local Statement Advisory Number 26 National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC AL042024 450 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 This product covers Eastern North Carolina **Debby Weakens To A Depression...Flooding and Coastal Hazards Linger to the Weekend...** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 260 miles west of Buxton NC or about 200 miles west of Morehead City NC - 35.1N 80.2W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 10 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Depression Debby continues to weaken as it drifts northward into central North Carolina this evening. Debby will push into the mid-Atlantic and New England through tomorrow. The heavy rain threat continues into tonight, with an additional 1-2 inches of rain possible especially west of Highway 17. Isolated flash flooding remains a threat into tomorrow morning. Additionally, a few tornadoes could produce locally significant damage through this evening. Along the coast, minor storm surge with inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level remains possible this evening into tomorrow morning. There also remains potential for minor ocean overwash along the coast through late week. Stronger and more frequent rip currents will also exist along area beaches into this weekend. Dangerous marine conditions are expected to linger through Friday but slowly improve through the weekend. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across portions of eastern NC west of Highway 17. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having further impacts of extensive potential. Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across the rest of eastern North Carolina. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having further impacts of limited to significant potential. * TORNADOES: Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across Eastern North Carolina into tonight. Remain well braced against dangerous tornado event having further significant impact potential. Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow you off the roof. Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$