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Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 25A
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL042024
210 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**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 140 miles west-northwest of Wilmington NC or about 110 
      miles northwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 34.8N 80.2W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Debby will slowly push north of the area tonight, though
bands of moderate to heavy rain will continue with some flash flooding
potential. Continue to monitor the latest flood forecasts and warnings
from NWS Wilmington as main stem river flooding persists for an 
extended period of time.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from ongoing flooding is still a concern. 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:
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!

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following 
instructions by the manufacturer. Make sure that the generator is run 
in a well ventilated space.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood 
waters. Keep children away. Also, listen for boil water alerts 
relative to communities whose tap water may have become non-potable.

* 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 Wilmington NC regarding the 
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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