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Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Advisory Number 24
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL042024
514 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**DEBBY DEPARTS BUT CONSIDERABLE FLOODING PERSISTS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 30 miles north-northeast of Charleston SC or about 110 
      miles northeast of Savannah GA
    - 33.2N 79.7W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 5 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Considerable flooding continues as Tropical Storm Debby
slowly moves away from the area today. Continue to 
monitor the latest flood forecasts and warnings from NWS 
Charleston as main stem river flooding persists for an extended 
period of time.

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall near Bulls Bay around 2 AM 
this morning and continues to move inland today. Tropical storm 
force winds are concentrated on the east side of the storm, no 
longer posing a threat to the Charleston Tri-County area, 
and all Tropical Storm Warnings have been cancelled. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from ongoing flooding is still a concern across 
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well guarded 
against dangerous flood waters having further impacts of significant 
potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities 
give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and 
overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which 
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts 
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered 
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have 
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover 
the road. Turn around, don't drown!

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston SC regarding the 
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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