Debby was downgraded from a tropical storm to a tropical depression around 5 p.m. Thursday, following a string of tornado warnings in our area.
Although the tornado warnings in our area expired, heavy rain is still possible with thunderstorms, NWS says. While the tornado warnings may have expired, the Hampton Roads area is under tornado watch through 7 a.m. Friday.
Watch most recent update: Debby downgraded from tropical storm to depression
Throughout the afternoon and early evening on Thursday, tornado warnings were issued in Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Southampton County, Chowan County, Perquimans County and other nearby areas. Those warnings are no longer in effect.
However, we still have the ingredients to potentially see more tornado warnings. News 3 meteorologist April Loveland says Debby is continuing to pick up a bit of speed, which is good because it will move out of our area quicker, rather than sitting over us.
Earlier on Thursday, the tornado watch in our area was expanded and extended to Thursday until 8 p.m.
Stay with News 3 for more severe weather warnings and updates.
