Tuesday afternoon Tropical Storm Debby update from NWS Morehead City
What has changed:
Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Onslow and Carteret county.
Storm surge inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground will be possible for coastal portions of Onslow and Carteret counties.
What remains the same:
Slightly faster storm movement later in the week but the track and intensity forecast remain fairly similar to the last update.
Heavy rainfall bringing the threat of flash flooding continues to be the greatest threat for ENC.
Dangerous rip currents will also be a threat throughout the week into this weekend.
River flooding may become a threat late in the week and into next week after several days of rainfall.
Hazardous boating conditions will develop over southern waters today expanding northward tomorrow and continuing through the week.
Uncertainty continues:
Debby is forecast to slowly move just off the Georgia/South Carolina coast through tomorrow, then make landfall along the South Carolina coast early on Thursday.
The amount of time and distance Debby remains off the Southeast coast will determine how much restrengthening occurs and ultimately the level of impacts we may experience from additional hazards, including Wind, Tornado and Storm Surge.
It is imperative that we keep a keen eye on the official forecast track while Debby meanders over the Atlantic.
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