Tropical Storm Debbie is approaching the northern Mid-Atlantic states on Friday, bringing heavy rain, the threat of major flooding and tornado warnings.

Tornado warnings were issued for Washington, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia late Thursday night after Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy rains and tornadoes across the Carolinas. According to Hail and strong winds are also expected in the region, including the cities of Raleigh, Richmond and Lynchburg, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents said Due to the high risk of continued tornado activity from Debby over the next few days, I made sure my Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) were enabled on my phone on Wednesday.

A tornado watch has been issued until 7 a.m. EDT for parts of the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. pic.twitter.com/WN2c9KYeuR

— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) August 8, 2024

Flooding occurred in North Myrtle Beach tonight. #Debbie #SCwx #MYRwx translation: Translator @NWSWilmingtonNC pic.twitter.com/DRxHlub3Ry

— Scotty Powell (@ScottyPowellWX) August 7, 2024

Remnants of Debby… will pass to the west with the heaviest rains and greatest flooding risk today through tonight. East of the path, tropical rainbands will continue with a low chance of brief tornadoes in the early afternoon and early evening. Most likely west of I-495. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/rsNwy7PB9b

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) August 9, 2024

Debby is expected to move north across the United States, reaching Ontario, Canada as early as Friday and continuing until at least Tuesday. According to Get instant weather forecasts for Ontario.

The worst of the weather is expected to hit parts of Maryland and Connecticut Friday night. NBC and World BarTornado warnings were issued for parts of Maryland early Friday morning, and tornado watches are expected to remain in effect until at least 2 p.m.

STATESBORO, GA – AUGUST 7: Heavy rains cause flooding, submerging homes in the Allen Circle neighborhood in Statesboro, Georgia, on August 7, 2024. Tropical Storm Debby is stalled in the Southeast, causing flooding and power outages across the region. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

STATESBORO, GA – AUGUST 7: A dog sits on the porch of a home as heavy rains have flooded many homes and cars in the Allen Circle neighborhood of Statesboro, Georgia on August 7, 2024. Tropical Storm Debby is stalled in the Southeast, causing flooding and power outages across the region. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 8, 2024: People watch as mist covers the sky during a rainy day in New York City. According to the National Weather Service, Debby will weaken to a tropical storm as it moves north, bringing heavy rains and the threat of tornadoes. (Photo: Emaz/VIEWpress)

MONCKS CORNER, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 7: An Arby's restaurant in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, appears to have been devastated by a tornado associated with Tropical Storm Debby on August 7, 2024. The weather system is stalled over the southeastern U.S. and is expected to bring prolonged torrential rains and flooding with 10 to 20 inches of rain over the next few days. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez-Carrillo/Getty Images)

“I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but forecasts are looking at Tropical Storm Debby bringing heavy rainfall across New York state,” New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochle said at a news conference Thursday. According to In the New York Daily News.

Wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph from Philadelphia to New England, increasing the possibility of power outages, downed trees and other damage. New York City is under threat of Level 2 flooding, and river flooding is possible throughout the region. (Related: Wild video shows Hurricane Debbie making landfall, but the worst is yet to come)

If you live in an affected area, check the weather forecast before heading out this weekend, otherwise it's best to stay home and be with family.