Hurricane Debby 2024 Tracker Virginia.  — debby was a tropical depression over north carolina thursday afternoon eastern time, the national hurricane center said in its latest advisory. Strengthening is expected as debby crosses the gulf of mexico, and the system is likely to be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the florida gulf coast.

 — the richmond area could have up to 28 mph winds on friday.  — helene would be the third named storm to strike the region in 13 months, after hurricane idalia in august of last year and hurricane debby last month.