Authorities warn of severe weather after Debby passes

• Tropical storm warning in effect.
• Flood threat in the Southeast.
• Dangerous rip currents affecting the coast.

Tropical Storm Debby continues moving slowly near the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina, according to the latest bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued at 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.

A significant severe weather warning has been issued due to the threat of flooding in parts of the southeastern United States.

The center of Debby was located near latitude 32.1 North and longitude 80.8 West, about 10 miles east of Savannah, Georgia, and about 70 miles southwest of Charleston, South Carolina.

With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a minimum central pressure of 999 mb, the storm is moving east-northeast at 3 mph.

WHERE WILL THE SEVERE WEATHER IMPACT?

Several alerts and warnings have been issued for the region.

A storm surge warning is in effect from the South Santee River, South Carolina, to Cape Fear, North Carolina, indicating the possibility of flooding due to rising waters.

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Additionally, a tropical storm warning is in effect for the area from Altamaha Sound, Georgia, to Surf City, North Carolina.

Furthermore, a tropical storm watch extends north to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina.

WHICH OTHER AREAS ARE AT RISK?

Authorities warn that tropical storm conditions are expected along the coast of Georgia in the coming hours and in South Carolina through Thursday night.

In North Carolina, tropical storm conditions could begin as early as Wednesday.

The combination of storm surge and tide could cause flooding in coastal areas, with water reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet from the South Santee River to Cape Fear.

Additionally, Debby is expected to produce torrential rains totaling 10 to 20 inches in the eastern half of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina through Friday.

This could lead to catastrophic flooding, according to the NHC bulletin.

From central South Carolina to the Mid-Atlantic and New England, 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected, with local amounts up to 8 inches through Saturday.

This severe weather could cause significant flash and urban flooding, as well as possible river flooding.

An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain can also be expected in southeastern Georgia through Tuesday night.

In addition to the rain, there is a possibility of tornadoes in parts of the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

Dangerous rip currents are also a concern, as large waves will continue affecting the southeastern U.S. coast through the end of the week.

This will cause waves and rip currents that pose a danger to life.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor updates from the NHC and local weather offices for more detailed information regarding the severe weather.

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