adverse weather

Resiliency Operations Update

By wbgarner

8/5/2024 3:45pm

Tropical Storm Debby

Anticipated impacts between August 5-8, 2024

Summary

Based on the latest National Weather Service forecast at 11:30am:

  • Debby is a tropical storm status and is tracking northeast across Florida and Georgia through late Tuesday, moving north towards South Carolina through early Thursday and north into central NC Thursday through early Saturday.
  • Bands of rain and winds could impact central North Carolina as early as tomorrow.
  • North Carolina Impacts will include heavy rain as early as Tuesday and extending into Saturday.  
    • Confidence is increasing for torrential rains and/or prolonged periods of heavy rain.
    • A widespread 5-12” is forecast across central and eastern NC though Saturday.

  • Long duration events can lead to extensive flooding, including localized flash flooding of streams, creeks, urban areas, and any other low-lying areas that are prone to water impacts.

Discussion

  • NC State is operating under normal conditions and monitoring.
  • NC Emergency Management EOC is not activated.
  • Wake County EOC is not activated.
  • Facilities staff are preparing campus for wind and rain, by clearing stormwater drains and roof drains, filling and placing sandbags in flood prone areas, filling and checking generators, securing construction sites and other items.

Preparedness Reminders

Central NC should be prepared for windy, wet, and potentially adverse weather late in the day Tuesday through Saturday.

Know your shelter locations if  warnings are issued in your area or if you know threatening weather is approaching. Additional tips include:

  • Never drive through areas where water covers the road.
  • Watch for falling limbs or power lines.
  • Avoid umbrella use in high winds.
  • Be aware of your surroundings when walking outdoors during high winds and seek shelter for safety.
  • Monitor emergency communications for immediate emergency situations, such as tornadoes, thunder storms and straight line winds.
  • Shelter in place locations are identified in buildings as interior locations on a low level with no windows.

Consider preparedness at home for both high-wind and flooding hazards (e.g. clear gutters, inspect windows and doors, remove items from porches and patios, check flashlight batteries, etc.).

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