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Virginia: Meteorologist gives final predictions for Tropical Storm Debby impact

Crystal Graham
Rainfall Virginia Tropical Storm Debby
Courtesy of AccuWeather

Tropical Storm Debby is on track for a direct impact to the Shenandoah Valley, including Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County.

The heaviest rain will be during the mid-afternoon and tonight, and the rain should taper off tomorrow, according to Thomas Kines, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.

Five to seven inches of rain is expected throughout the region.

“There is concern the mountains to the west can receive more than eight inches,” Kines said.

There may also be gusty winds during the evening and overnight as Debby approaches the area. Winds gusts up to 40 mph are predicted.

Seven people have died in the path of Debby, according to The Weather Channel.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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 on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.