Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Tuesday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby.
It's possible Debby could bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and storm surge to Virginia, according to Youngkin's office.
Storm Team4 says the storm could affect the Washington, D.C., area between Thursday night and Saturday morning, but keep an eye on the forecast as we learn more about the storm's track.
Prolonged downpours and flooding hammered the southeastern United States on Tuesday, and Debby was expected to hover over the Atlantic Ocean for the next few days before boomeranging back onto the mainland, the Associated Press reported.
Alexandria, Virginia, residents and businesses can get up to five free sandbags on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at three locations.
The Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC) is actively monitoring the storm and anticipates it could move into Virginia as early as Wednesday evening.
Youngkin's office said the state of emergency allows the Commonwealth to mobilize resources and equipment in case response and recovery efforts are needed.
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“As we prepare for Tropical Storm Debby, I urge all Virginians and visitors to stay informed, follow local emergency guidelines, and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their families and communities," Youngkin said in a news release.
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper expects the D.C. area will get about 2 to 4 inches of rainfall once Debby moves north. Most of the moisture from the storm will hit the region Thursday into Friday, she said Tuesday afternoon.
Go here for Storm Team4's latest forecast.
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