Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of Florida landfall as Southeast braces for potentially historic rain

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Hurricane Debby has intensified into a Category 1 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. It is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding across southeastern states. Evacuations have been ordered in several counties, and states of emergency have been declared. The storm poses significant risks of flash flooding and storm surges, with rainfall totals potentially exceeding 30 inches in some areas.

Keywords: Hurricane Debby, Flooding, Storm Surge

Source: CNN

Update At: 8/5/2024

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