Tropical Storm Debby Approaches
Tropical Storm Debby Approaches
Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares a state of emergency ahead of the storm's potential arrival.
By Martin Davis
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Due to projected significant rainfall and flooding, Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“As we prepare for Tropical Storm Debby,” said Gov. Youngkin in a press release, “I urge all Virginians and visitors to stay informed, follow local emergency guidelines, and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their families and communities. There is the potential for strong winds, heavy rains, and possible flooding across regions of the Commonwealth.”
The current forecast cone for Tropical Storm Debbie from the National Hurricane Center shows the storm eye potentially crossing the Fredericksburg region early Friday afternoon.
The National Weather Center projects showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely as we progress through the day on Wednesday. Steady rains are predicted to run from Thursday through Friday night.
The paths of tropical storms are uncertain and can change. Nonetheless, the governor’s press release says that “it appears increasingly likely that Virginia could see impacts and therefore must prepare for the possibility of flooding, high winds, and potential storm surge that could come along with a tropical storm or hurricane.”
“The Virginia Emergency Support Team is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating resources and information to prepare. The Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC) has been actively monitoring the movement of severe weather heading toward Virginia, with anticipated arrival on the evening of Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts are predicting the potential for tropical storm force winds, heavy rain, and severe flooding across the entirety of the state. Accordingly, the pre-positioning of response assets and supplies will be necessary to assist our local and state partners. The VEOC will coordinate preparedness efforts with local, state and federal officials.”
Stay with the Advance as we track this storm and its impact on our region.
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