Meteorologist Myles Henderson’s First Warning Forecast
Tropical Storm Debby bringing rain, wind, and flooding to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
The outer rain bands of Debby will move through the area today. Expect on and off rounds of showers and storms throughout the day. Rain could be heavy at times with a strong to severe storm possible.
Bands of showers and storms will continue for Thursday. Our severe storm risk increases tomorrow with the threat for tornadoes. Winds will start to increase as well, mainly SE at 10 to 20 with gusts to 30 mph.
Showers & storms will continue for Friday. Winds will be strongest on Friday, mainly south at 15 to 25 with gusts to 40 mph. Most of the region will see a multi-day total of 3” to 6” of rainfall.
Based on the current forecast track, the remnants of Debby should move quickly to our northeast on Saturday. We should see more sunshine and start to dry out on Sunday. Highs will linger in the mid 80s over the next several days, but it will still be muggy.
Today: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: SE 5-15
Tonight: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Lows in the mid 70s. Winds: S 10-15
Tomorrow: Cloudy, Showers & Storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds: SE 10-20 G30
Tropical Update
Tropical Storm Debby is a little stronger as it lingers off the South Carolina Coast. A generally northward motion is expected later today, bringing the center to the South Carolina coast by tonight or early Thursday. A faster motion toward the north and northeast across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states is expected on Thursday and Friday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible today or tonight before the center of Debby reaches the coast of South Carolina. Weakening is forecast to begin on Thursday after the center moves inland. Debby is expected to merge with a frontal boundary over the Mid-Atlantic on Friday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles from the center.
Weather & Health
Pollen: Low (Grasses)
UV Index: 4 (Moderate)
Air Quality: Good (Code Green)
Mosquitoes: Extreme
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