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Tropical Storm Debby moving slowly, bringing weather watches to Wilmington
The Wilmington area woke up to several watches and warnings Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Debby continues its slow approach.
As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, Tropical Storm Debby was churning over Georgia, moving northeast at about 6 mph. The storm was located about 20 miles southwest of Savannah, and about 105 miles southwest of Charleston, S.C.
A tornado watch has been issued for Southeastern North Carolina until 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The forecast track has Debby moving offshore around the coast of Georgia later today, drifting there through early Thursday, and then moving inland over South Carolina on Thursday. There is a significant risk of flash flooding for Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina over the next few days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A topical storm watch is in effect for the North Carolina coast up to Surf City, meaning tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area over the next 48 hours. A storm surge watch has also been issued for the coast of Brunswick County.
“This is a life-threatening situation. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions,” the hurricane center said.
On Monday, Debby made landfall near the coastal town of Steinhatchee, Florida. It’s the fourth named storm of the hurricane season and arrived with sustained winds of 80 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Here’s a look at what we can expect in the Wilmington area, according to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Wind
The most likely time of arrival of strong winds to the Wilmington area is Thursday morning. The probability of tropical storm force winds continues to increase, especially along coastal areas from Cape Fear southward.
Rain
Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties are expected to see rainfall amounts of 12 to 16 inches, which could result in life-threatening flash flooding, according to the weather service.
The significant flooding could result in some roads being washed away and flooded. “Similar past events have led to flash flood related fatalities from people attempting to drive across flooded roads,” the weather service said. “Do not drive across flooded areas – the current may sweep your vehicle off the road, or the weight of your vehicle may collapse the road.”
The weather service also advised people living along rivers and creeks to make preparations for possible moderate to major flooding developing later this week. The risk of major flooding is highest for the following rivers: Lumber River, Little Pee Dee River, Black Creek, Northeast Cape Fear River and Waccamaw River.
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Storm surge
Storm surge of 2 to 4 feet is possible from Cape Fear southward, which includes Brunswick County. The threat of surge will increase, especially around high tide Wednesday through Friday morning. This could impact roads prone to coastal flooding and areas where the shoreline is weak from previous storms.
Tornadoes
On Monday, the weather service also said there is a marginal risk of tornadoes, primarily across portions of northeastSouth Carolina, beginning tonight. Forecasters are assessing how this threat could change through Tuesday and beyond.
Marine impacts
Rough surf, including dangerous rip currents, and hazardous marine conditions are expected through much of the week.
Are you prepared for a hurricane?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Even if this system won’t pose a threat to the NC coast, it’s never too early to be prepared.
GET READY: Are you prepared for a hurricane? Here’s what to know if you live in the Wilmington area.
Friends and family members gathered in Washington state on Saturday, remembering former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett, who died on Easter Sunday. Another memorial service is planned in North Carolina next month.
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Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | First Quarter
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | Q1 8:19
After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
Virginia 2, North Carolina 0 | Q1 9:00
Brendan Millon gets the scoring started for the Cavaliers with a question mark style goal. On the defensive end, Jake Marek opens the game with three early saves with his third save setting up a transition goal by Tommy Snyder.
Virginia vs North Carolina pregame notes
UVA owns a 59-33 advantage since the series began in 1938.
The 59 wins are UVA’s most against any opponent in program history (followed by 51 against Duke).
In Chapel Hill last year, the Tar Heels defeated the Cavaliers 18-9, snapping UVA’s six-game series win streak.
UVA has won nine of the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2018.
The Hoos have won the last two meetings with Carolina at Klöckner Stadium, 11-4 in 2022 and 14-6 in 2024.
The Tar Heels’ four goals in 2022 marked the fewest goals in a game under Joe Breschi, who was named UNC’s head coach in 2006.
The last time the Tar Heels knocked off the Cavaliers at Klöckner was a 16-13 decision during the first of three games between the two teams in 2021.
Later that year, UVA claimed back-to-back meetings against the Heels, including in the NCAA semifinals on the way to capturing the 2021 national title over Maryland.
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville on Friday evening.
The fire is across the street from the Ebenezer Baptist Church and near the Highlands Square Shopping Center.
Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said crews are fighting “blowdown from Helene.”
NEW WILDFIRES IGNITE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOREST AMID WORSENING DROUGHT
Around 11 p.m., the fire appears larger than it did an hour ago because crews are backburning, which refers to using fire to help control the wildfire.
Dana Fire Department Chief Jimmy Womack said that what was a 3-acre fire an hour ago will be an 8-acre fire due to back burning. He said the fire is 80% contained.
Womack said the cause of the fire is unknown, but one of the conditions contributing to the blaze is the Helene blowdown.
“There’s a lot of blowdown in these woods behind us. That’s what creates most of the problem,” said Womack.
Womack said there has been no property damage and no injuries have been reported for this fire in the woods that 24 personnel are fighting. They got the call to arrive at 6:05 p.m.
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Dana Fire and Rescue and Henderson County Fire Department are supporting the U.S. Forest Service with this fire.
Glen said no structures are threatened at this time and Howard Gap Road is closed.
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