Debby causing significant flooding across portions of the Cape Fear

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Debby made a second landfall along the South Carolina coast around 2:00 a.m. with winds of 50 mph. Overnight rain has caused significant flooding across portions of the Cape Fear.

Expect the chance for flash flooding to continue into today as Debby passes to our west. Conditions will gradually improve overnight Thursday as Debby begins to pull away, with much better weather in store for Friday.

But for today, we’ll continue to see tropical bands of heavy rain rotate in with a few embedded rotating storms not out of the question. But the best tornado threat is to our northeast. We’ll receive a moderate impact from gusty winds (30-40+ mph). Stay with WWAY and StormTrack… your trusted source for information and we will keep you updated. Stay with us on air… online and on our social media pages for the latest. Once the system begins to pull away, improving conditions will be in store for the weekend. 

***FLOOD WATCH for the Cape Fear through Friday morning. Debby could bring widespread and dangerous flash flooding over the next 24 hours. Never drive through flooded roadways. It is particularly dangerous at night when it is hard to see flooded roadways.***

***TROPICAL STORM WARNING for coastal areas of the Cape Fear… and its adjoining coastal waters. Winds to tropical storm force are possible as tropical storm Debby moves north to our west.***

WWAY FORECAST                      

Today: Bands of showers and a few thunderstorms continuing. The risk for flash flooding also persists as Debby moves by to our west. Highs in the lower 80s under overcast skies.

Tonight: Continued bands of showers and a few thunderstorms from Debby. Rainfall can be heavy at times. Lows in the mid to upper 80s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy skies…showers and thunderstorms as Debby pulls away. Still a possibility for an isolated tornado. Highs will return to the upper 80s.

-Meteorologist Matthew Huddleston