North Carolina
Tropical Storm Debby slogs through North Carolina. Heavy rain is still a big threat.
Tropical Storm Debby made its second landfall Thursday morning, moving into South Carolina and beginning its still-slow trek into North Carolina.
Once inland, the storm picked up some speed as predicted. At 8 a.m., it was about 65 miles north-northwest of Myrtle Beach and moving to the north-northwest at about 7 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
There is widespread risk of flash flooding, and some tornadoes are possible.
How much more rain can Debby bring?
The storm is expected to drop an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain across southeastern North Carolina through Friday, with locally higher amounts, forecasters say, bringing rainfall totals as high as 15 inches in some places.
The bulk of the remaining rainfall will come Thursday, forecasters say.
How strong are Debby’s winds?
The storm had maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph Thursday morning, with higher gusts.
The storm is expected to weaken some through the day Thursday, while also picking up forward speed.
By Friday, Debby should be downgraded to a tropical depression, forecasters say.
Since Debby’s rains have saturated the ground in most places, trees are likely to fall and some will take power lines with them.
Duke Energy reported more than 100,000 customers without power from Charlotte to the coast as of Thursday morning.
When will the storm be gone?
The center of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to pass through the middle of North Carolina Thursday and Thursday night. The center of the storm is expected to move into Virginia early Friday morning.
Central North Carolina will continue to see some effects of the storm Friday, with some showers and breezy conditions with wind gusts up to 21 mph.
Rainfall totals on Friday should be less than a half-inch expected in areas of strong thunderstorms.
Sunny skies should return on Saturday.
▪ NC residents can use this real-time tool to search where stream flooding is likely
▪ As Tropical Storm Debby arrives, NCDOT reports numerous flooded and blocked roads
▪ Check Tropical Storm Debby weather conditions in the Raleigh area with these live cams
▪ Debby is mostly likely to flood these spots in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be a young program across the board next season, with well over two dozen freshmen and numerous additions from the transfer portal this offseason. Expectations for the 2026 season are lowered dramatically after a disastrous first season for head coach Bill Belichick, though those expectations could help the Tar Heels fly under the radar.
As the Tar Heels approach the end of spring ball, it is time to look at the veterans of the team—the ones who have the experience to lead, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s look at three underrated seniors for the 2026 football season.
Ade Willie, Cornerback
Willie joins the Tar Heels program after four years with Michigan State, as the former 4-star player in the 2022 recruiting class gets an opportunity to not only provide depth to the secondary, but potentially start Week 0 against TCU.
Willie played in over 30 games with the Spartans and brings experience in the secondary at cornerback and safety, along with quality length and closing speed to the football. For a defense that needs players to step up, the redshirt senior from IMG Academy will be asked to do so.
Isaiah Johnson, Defensive Lineman
The defensive line is beginning to look like one of the Tar Heels’ strengths for the 2026 season. Johnson, a former transfer from Arizona, enters his redshirt senior year looking to add another year of production after 40 tackles and two sacks this past season.
North Carolina has an impressive group of starters with Malkart Abou-Jaoude, Leroy Jackson, and incoming transfer Jaylen Harvey. Johnson adds value to the group as a run defender with the ability to penetrate the pocket. While not discussed as a key player, Johnson’s name will be used plenty during the regular season as a potential standout for the program’s defensive front.
Coleman Bryson, Safety
Bryson was a reserve player for the Tar Heels’ secondary last season as a big nickel defender in the rotation. Heading into his redshirt senior year, the former Minnesota Gopher is looking to become a full-time starter in the secondary.
It wasn’t long ago when Bryson was making plays as the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl Defensive MVP. His special teams abilities were valuable for North Carolina last season, and he flashed at times in coverage against tight ends, including a pass breakup in the season-opener against TCU. The Waynesville, North Carolina, native could be a key defender on the back-seven in 2026.
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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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After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
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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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