Tropical Storm Debby has made its second landfall in South Carolina, bringing heavy rains and severe thunderstorms across the region, including large swaths of the eastern United States.
Why it matters: The storm has already caused widespread flooding in coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, and as it moves up the East Coast, it poses a significant threat of heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes.
The details:
- In New York City and parts of the Tri-State area, severe thunderstorms resulted in significant flooding on Tuesday.
- Emergency management officials in New York City have begun using drones to warn residents about the dangers of the approaching weather.
- Residents in affected areas are dealing with the challenges of commuting to work and cleaning up their homes as floodwaters recede.
- Despite cleanup efforts, many areas remain submerged, affecting daily routines and causing significant disruptions.
As Debby slows down, the potential for flooding in the Northeast increases. The popular beach destination of Myrtle Beach has faced substantial rain and wind damage, leading to flash floods and a traffic nightmare in surrounding areas. Charleston’s streets are submerged, causing significant disruption and property damage.
What they’re saying:
- “It’s been a challenge trying to get to work. Our house on Tappan Zee Drive was flooded earlier in the week,” said Keon Johnson, a resident of Pooler, Georgia.
- “We’re just waiting for the water to go down so we can start cleaning up,” said Jame Bartley, a local resident who sat in his garage waiting for storm waters to recede.
The remnants of Hurricane Debby are expected to bring rain to New Hampshire starting late Thursday night and continuing throughout Friday. As the storm makes its closest pass through New England, increased humidity is expected, and the heaviest rain is likely to occur in New York.
What’s next: Residents along the East Coast are urged to stay informed of weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe. The storm should clear by mid-morning Saturday, with some sunshine expected in the afternoon.
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Tropical Storm #Debby continues to bring a major flood threat for southeastern USA, producing 6-8 months' worth of rain in just a few days for some
It is set to make another landfall along the South Carolina coast before travelling northwards along the Eastern Seaboard 🌀 pic.twitter.com/YOW04iefkK
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 7, 2024
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the East Coast, including New Hampshire, starting late Thursday night and continuing into Friday. The storm, which made its second U.S. landfall in South Carolina, now has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and is moving northwest at 7 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, Debby is projected to move north and northeast up the East Coast.
There's a chance of a hot spell for some of us early next week, in yesterday's Deep Dive Nick and Alex discuss why tropical storm Debby and the jet stream could be responsible.
Watch the full video here https://t.co/zGFcYsmAZn pic.twitter.com/uurFLHPFPc
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 7, 2024
While the cone of uncertainty covers part of western New England, the track is expected to bring substantial rain to New Hampshire. Periods of rain are anticipated late Thursday night into Friday, with some dry hours in between. As the storm makes its closest pass through New England, increased humidity is expected.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby tracks nearby Friday, bringing showers and some t-storms with areas of very heavy rain possible. A local flood risk continues through Friday night, with even an isolated severe t-storm risk on Friday. Briefing info at: https://t.co/JiD09ByGTv pic.twitter.com/Zo1gjTkD0J
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) August 7, 2024
Debby impacts East Coast weather
The heaviest rain is likely to occur in New York, given the storm’s projected path. As Debby moves away, the heaviest bands of rain will traverse New Hampshire from west to east, late Friday night into early Saturday morning.
This could potentially cause localized flooding in some areas, with 1-2 inches of rain expected. However, wind, power outages, and storm surges are not expected to be significant concerns with this storm. The storm should clear by mid-morning Saturday, with some sunshine expected in the afternoon.
Residents are advised to stay informed and weather-aware by keeping up with the Storm Watch 9 team for updates on the situation.
- APNews.”Tropical Storm Debby makes second landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain expected up the East Coast”.
- Weather.”Tornado, Flood Threat As Debby Dumps On Carolinas”.
- WMUR.”Remnants of Hurricane Debby to bring rain to New Hampshire; localized flooding possible”.