Tropical Storm Debby's remnants could drench the Richmond area for multiple days this week, potentially starting as early as Wednesday.
The big picture: The exact track of the storm remains uncertain but heavy rainfall and flooding are the primary threats facing us, according to the National Weather Service's Wakefield office in Virginia on Monday .
- Thursday and Friday could be the days most likely to see some instances of flash flooding, especially in cities like Richmond.
- Residents might see "several inches of rain" from Wednesday through Saturday, likely due to Debby moving slowly.
Threat level: On Saturday, the tropical storm could turn into a tropical depression and be closest to Richmond at 11am, per Axios' storm tracker.
- While that's slightly weaker than a tropical storm, the NWS says it can sustain winds of up to 38 miles per hour .
- In a Monday afternoon post on X , Gov. Youngkin urged Virginians to "be prepared for incoming weather and exercise caution."
Between the lines: The NWS' Wakefield office, which covers Richmond, Virginia's coast and parts of North Carolina, also warns not to focus on only the track since the storm can impact areas far from its center.
Catch up quick: Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday in Florida's Big Bend before downgrading to a tropical storm around 11am, Axios' Andrew Freedman reports.
- But it's still exceedingly dangerous due to flooding from historic rainfall, which the NWS has described as " potentially catastrophic ."
- The storm could tie or break state records for rainfall from a single storm in Georgia and South Carolina.
What we're watching: How severe the storm will be once it gets to Virginia depends on whether it gets stronger once it's over the Atlantic Ocean .
- Other possible impacts include rip currents and gusty winds later in the week, but the NWS says it's too soon to know exact times.
Go deeper: Read Axios New Orleans' guide to making a prep kit for hurricane season
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