Hurricane Debby

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IRS extends tax deadline for NC residents in all 100 counties due to storms, like Helene

Sharryse Piggott

The IRS has extended the deadline to next month for disaster victims in 12 states including North Carolina.

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 8:16 a.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Debby, lower left, a Category 1 storm over northern Florida, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

Environment

'Remarkably quick turnaround:' Extreme drought in July, soaked in August

Will Michaels

Six straight weeks of steady rainfall has eliminated drought conditions across North Carolina.

Part of the roof of Genesis Cooper's home is shown blown off after a tornado, spawned by Tropical Storm Debby, passed through Lucama, N.C., on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

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Debby's impact on North Carolina: Live updates on the storm

WUNC digital producers Eli Chen and Mitchell Northam will update this live blog with the latest information on Debby's impact on North Carolina with reports from the National Weather Service, the AP, NPR and WUNC's reporters.

Environment

Hurricane Debby lands in Florida; North Carolina in ‘Enhanced Watch Status’

Brianna Atkinson

The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flash flooding to most areas in North Carolina.