Emilie Pratt

Rain through Tuesday, snow Wednesday! 🌧️➡️❄️ • Rain transitions to snow Wednesday as colder air arrives. ⚠️ Several inches possible in the mountains. Plan for colder temps later this week! @NWSCharlestonWV weather.gov/rlx/briefing #WVwx

A note from a friend in western NC:

If you are told to evacuate, GET OUT immediately. Your life depends on it. Follow all instructions from local officials and get to safety immediately. Every second counts. #Milton

We do NOT take donations, money, or property for any reason. We do NOT ask for or accept cash donations or volunteers for disaster response. If you encounter someone claiming to represent FEMA asking for money, be careful as that is likely a scam. 👉 fema.gov/helene-rumors

Tornadoes can form in minutes, day or night. Stay #WeatherReady by having a way to receive weather alerts any time of day. If you receive a Tornado Warning, get to shelter immediately. weather.gov/safety/tornado #WVwx

Weather UPDATE: A risk for severe weather has been forecast for the eastern panhandle today and tonight with tornados possible. Tornado Watches may be issued. 🌀 Heavy rain & isolated tornadoes are possible overnight with #Debby. @NWSCharlestonWV weather.gov/rlx/briefing #WVwx

Rainfall has shifted slightly east Flood Watches through Friday have been expanded across the Greenbrier Valley, the northeast mountains and eastern panhandle. ⚠ Despite drought conditions, locally heavy rain in narrow valleys may cause streams and creeks to flood out (1/2)

NEW: Dog starts a house fire in Tulsa, Oklahoma after chewing through a portable lithium-ion battery. The Tulsa Fire Department released the following video to warn people about the "dangers of lithium-ion batteries." Two dogs and a cat were filmed hanging out before one of the dogs started the fire with the battery pack. The animals were filmed in the living room on an indoor monitoring camera, observing the fire before it got out of hand. "Lithium-ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space," the fire department said. "However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases, and even lead to explosions." The pets were able to escape the home through a dog door.

Tornadoes can happen at any time! If severe weather is forecast, make sure you can receive emergency alerts before lying down for the night. Stay safe. Stay #WeatherReady. weather.gov/safety/tornado #WVwx

FEMA Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) teams are deployed to assist with the federal response to Hurricane Debby. Teams traveled to their assigned locations, and they continue to prepare equipment, training, and maintain readiness to support their federal, state, and local partners.

Isolated showers and storms possible today, more along the eastern mountains. ▶️ TS Debby brings showers and storms Thursday into Friday, mainly east of I-79 and I-64 south of Charleston. ▶️ Localized water issues are possible, but not expected. weather.gov/rlx/briefing #WVwx

Tropical Storm Debby isn’t finished with the Southeast yet! The slow-moving storm is expected to make a second landfall in South Carolina on Thursday, posing a significant flooding threat to the area. As we continue to monitor the storm, more than 770 disaster volunteers are working alongside partners and local officials to provide: - Safe shelter for those seeking refuge from the heat, flooding and storm damage. - Food, water and other relief items to communities across four states. - Basic health services in shelters and help with replacing items such as eyeglasses and prescriptions. How You Can Help: Donate to help people affected by Hurricane Debby. Financial donations are desperately needed and will enable us to respond to this ongoing disaster and provide recovery support to those affected for days and weeks to come. Visit rdcrss.org/4chHFq8 or text ‘DEBBY’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

These are the threats associated with Tropical Storm #Debby broken out into each individual hazard. Still looking at rain to be the biggest threat. Considerable flash flooding may cause road damage. You can find these graphics here: weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=i… #ncwx #scwx

Tropical Storm Debby’s effects may be felt all along the East Coast as the storm moves north. Red Cross disaster responders are working diligently across four states to support people impacted by Debby’s wrath of torrential rainfall, catastrophic flooding and downed power lines. This is still a dangerous storm expected to cause deadly flooding, with as much as 30 inches of rain predicted. Be prepared to evacuate quickly if local officials advise and follow these tips to stay safe: - Stay off flooded roads. A foot of water can carry your car away. - Move to higher ground before flooding begins. - Have a plan for your pets if you need to evacuate. - Update your loved ones with your evacuation plans.

Hot and mainly dry through Tuesday. ▶️Storms may occur in the northern panhandle this evening. ▶️Tomorrow, afternoon/evening storms may cause damaging winds and flash flooding in northern WV and the eastern panhandle. weather.gov/rlx/briefing #WVwx

In this latest monthly update from @USGSVolcanoes, geologists are finding evidence for what caused the July 23 hydrothermal explosion in Biscuit Basin. August also marks the 65th anniversary of the magnitude 7.3 Hebgen Lake earthquake.

Our next round of rainfall comes from tropical storm Debby later in the week. #nywx #pawx

NEWS RELEASE: Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Tropical Storm Debby can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. scemd.org/news/storm-hot… #debby

Hot and dry today with chances for storms tonight. Watch for strong storms in northern WV. Showers and storms possible again Wednesday, with the greatest chances in the mountains and northern lowlands. weather.gov/rlx/briefing #WVwx

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