ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — North Carolina is still under a state of emergency as Debby continues to move north, bringing strong winds and heavy rains in certain parts of the state.
In Elizabeth City, officials have already prepped for the storm's arrival by clearing out the city's storm drains and clearing roads.
However, they are still urging caution.
"In the area where we are now, we will probably have more flooding tonight," said Mayor Kirk Rivers, Elizabeth City.
Several inches of rain are still expected to head towards Elizabeth City, and Rivers said several sections of the city are prone to flooding.
High winds are also a point of concern, as several tornado watches were in effect Thursday morning throughout North Carolina and Hampton Roads.
This includes Pasquotank, Chowan, and Northampton counties.
"I believe we are down to about four to five inches now to receive total but at the beginning of the week it was six to seven, so the city was prepared and will continue to be prepared," said Rivers.
More than 350 National Guard members are at the ready, as well as swift water rescue teams and other response groups across the state as Debby inches through the state.
Mayor Rivers said he and other city leaders will continue to update Elizabeth City residents through their Facebook accounts. You can also keep up with 13News Now for the latest weather impacts.