Tropical Storm Debby is on track to affect the Commonwealth of Virginia with high amounts of rain and other effects. Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency.
“There is the potential for strong winds, heavy rains, and possible flooding across regions of the Commonwealth,” Youngkin said in a press release.
The declaration allows additional resources to be available to emergency personnel. Read the full order here.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following forecast earlier this morning.
“From the piedmont of South Carolina northward across portions of Virginia, 3 to 7 inches with local amounts to 10 inches, are expected through Friday,” reads an update dated 11:30 a.m. this morning. “This rainfall will likely result in areas of considerable flash and urban flooding, with river flooding possible.”
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