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Debby bringing heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes northeast into the weekend
Into the weekend, forecasters say parts of the East Coast can expect heavy downpours, flash flooding and possible tornadoes.
Following heavy rain, check NC flood gauges to see if you may be impacted
North Carolina has a Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network, or FIMAN, to forecast the level of rivers and to make residents aware of rising floodwaters.
Pender County experiencing widespread flash flooding
On Malpass Corner Rd. Thursday morning, drivers were barely able to pass. On Scott Rd. in Rocky Point, one driver’s immobilized car had to be removed from the rushing water.
Tropical Storm Debby makes 2nd landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain expected up the East Coast
Tropical Storm Debby spawned damaging tornadoes, flooded a town and temporarily shut down part of Interstate 95 early Thursday as it blew into North Carolina after making a second landfall overnight.
Debby causing 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.
Town of Bladenboro closes all roads due to flash flood emergency, one rescued
Between two to three feet of standing water was also reported, with some spots seeing even higher water levels.
Tabor City imposing a curfew overnight Wednesday
With peak conditions for extreme weather expected to occur during the night of Wednesday, the Town of Tabor City says it is imposing a curfew to keep residents safe and lessen the strain on emergency services.
Debby expected to make landfall overnight, flash flooding in the Cape Fear still a risk
Tropical storm Debby is expected to make its 2nd landfall along the central South Carolina shore in the overnight hours then continuing northwest Thursday night into Friday morning through central North Carolina.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue prepares to deploy flood rescue vehicles
New Hanover County Fire Rescue preparing for potential flash flooding this week as an additional four to eight inches of rain are expected through Friday.
Officials monitor Black River in Pender County for potential flooding
Lots of communities inland that are located along rivers and other waterways, are on high alert for the heavy rainfall expected.
WATCH: Apparent tornado near Pender/Sampson County line
Heavy rain isn't the only impact from Tropical Storm Debby, as it makes its way toward North Carolina. The storm also brings with it a risk of isolated tornadoes.
State officials advise against ocean swimming due to stormwater impacts
State recreational water quality officials are advising against swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk down to the South Carolina State line.
Crews free person pinned in car following rollover crash near Elizabethtown
One person was injured following a crash in Bladen County on Wednesday morning.
Gov. Cooper urges caution as Tropical Storm Debby impacts the state
Governor Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state.
Tropical Storm Debby swirls over Atlantic, expected to again douse the Carolinas before moving north
Tropical Storm Debby is taking a breather Wednesday over the western Atlantic Ocean but it isn’t done dousing the coastal Carolinas before it slowly marches north.
Bands of heavy rain from Debby will continue to rotate in throughout the Cape Fear
Impacts from Debby will continue to increase throughout today and into Wednesday and Thursday as the system slowly moves closer. Expect cloudy skies and showers/storms throughout today and into tonight, with highs in the lower 80s
Emergency shelters opening in Brunswick, Pender counties
Two other counties are adding to the list of emergency shelters opening in the Cape Fear region.
A look from Frying Pan Tower as Tropical Storm Debby approaches
As the Cape Fear prepares for Tropical Storm Debby, one man offshore is battening down the hatches, literally.
From groceries to sandbags: How locals are preparing for weather
At the Harris Teeter in Waterford Village, Leland, there was a mix of both routine shopping and last-minute supply runs. Some customers were going about their regular grocery shopping, while others were stocking up on essentials.
Columbus County opening four emergency shelters Wednesday
To prepare from impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, Columbus County is activating its Emergency Operations Center and opening four emergency shelters on Wednesday.
The Latest: Tropical Storm Debby churns across the US Southeast
Tropical Storm Debby has moved into the U.S. Southeast with the threat of extended torrential downpours and flooding after raking Florida with heavy rain and high winds.
Columbus Regional cancels all outpatient services on Wednesday and Thursday
Columbus Regional Healthcare System has canceled all outpatient services scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday due to Tropical Storm Debby.
North Carolina price gouging law now in effect
Now that Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, the state's price gouging law is in effect.