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Four to eight inches of rain possible for Shenandoah Valley as Debby’s track shifts west

Crystal Graham
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The track of Tropical Storm Debby has moved farther west than previously predicted which means the Shenandoah Valley will see more rain than expected.

Waynesboro and much of the Shenandoah Valley will see four to eight inches of rain, according to Thomas Kines, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather. Rain is expected to begin Wednesday night and continue through Saturday.

“Obviously, the rain is welcome, but it might be too much of a good thing,” Kines said. “Rainfall of four inches or more over a one- to two-day period can certainly cause flooding of some streams and creeks and poor drainage areas.”

There is also the risk of tornados over the eastern half of the state Thursday into Friday, especially over southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina which would include Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks, Kines said.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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