WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Through this evening, a slowing steering flow will guide Debby into southeast Georgia. As steering becomes less distinct, Debby is, unfortunately, likely to exhibit distressingly slow or erratic motion as it swirls into Georgia and the Carolinas through the middle and latter parts of the week. As a reminder: you can stay up with the very latest official National Hurricane Center track cones for Debby using the tropical tracks layer of your WECT Weather App’s interactive radar.

For the Cape Fear Region, moisture from Debby will both directly and indirectly contribute to high rain chances for most of the week ahead. Periodic tropical rain bands will cause widespread ponding, localized lowland flooding, and possibly ultimately minor to moderate river flooding. Total rainfall of several inches is likely; some spots may net more than ten inches across the days. Please be alert for National Weather Service flood bulletins with your WECT Weather App, exercise caution in travel, and try to keep your neighborhood’s storm drains clear of debris so they may work efficiently.

Secondary but important considerations in the week ahead include the potential for hazardous seas, rough surf, rip currents, brief waterspouts and tornadoes, and gusty onshore winds. Though the profile of these elements will be highly dependent on Debby’s exact strength and track, they’re definitely worth a mention here.

Amid the unsettled weather, your First Alert Forecast carries extreme humidity but not so hot temperatures – 70s to at most 80s – in the week ahead. And for now, it looks like Debby’s influence on the Cape Fear Region will wane in the coming weekend, with downpours decreasing and intervals of sun trending lengthier.

Please stay with your First Alert Weather Team for important updates.

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