Tropical Storm Debby Now A Hurricane, Threatens Historic Rainfall In Southeast U.S. Tropical Storm Debby has intensified, becoming a Category 1 hu
Tropical Storm Debby has intensified, becoming a Category 1 hurricane with a visible eye. The storm is expected to strengthen further overnight and early Monday as it moves over warm waters in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Debby is projected to make landfall along the northeastern Gulf Coast on Monday, bringing hurricane conditions to the Florida Big Bend region and tropical storm conditions farther south, including the Tampa Bay area.
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A significant concern is the potential for historic rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning, which could lead to catastrophic flooding. Heavy rainfall is also expected to cause flooding in parts of central and northern Florida and the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas.
Life-threatening storm surge is predicted along portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast, with 6 to 10 feet of inundation above ground level expected between Ochlockonee River and Yankeetown.
Dangerous storm surge and wind impacts are also expected along the southeast U.S. coast from northeastern Florida to North Carolina. Residents in these areas are urged to heed the advice of local officials and prepare for potential flooding and storm surge.
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