HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 7, 2024) – The Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby and has placed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) into Enhanced Activation status. The activation comes as isolated, slow-moving thunderstorms and the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby pose a multifaceted threat to our region.
From today until this evening
Meteorologists are predicting isolated, slowly moving thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods in isolated cases.
Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to occur, increasing the risk of isolated flash floods.
Thursday evening to Friday night
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to pass through, bringing significant hazards, including:
- Heavy rain and flooding: Heavy rainfall can cause flash floods.
- Tornadoes: There is a possibility of tornadoes forming.
- Gusty wind: Wind gusts of 30 to 50 miles per hour are possible.
- River flooding: Due to the heavy rainfall, there is a risk that rivers will overflow their banks.
According to the Weather Prediction Center, the main flooding from the remnants of Debby will move through the area, with the heaviest rain falling near and west of the Catoctin Mountains. Isolated flooding is possible, and locally higher amounts could result in significant flash flooding.
