Evacuations ordered, Debby's Florida landfall as hurricane with 'catastrophic rain' looms

Category: Weather

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big Bend region of North Florida, bringing major flooding and life-threatening storm surge. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for several counties, with forecasts predicting catastrophic rainfall and wind gusts up to 90 mph. A state of emergency has been declared for 61 of Florida's counties, and residents are urged to prepare for severe weather conditions.

Keywords: Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Warning, Florida Evacuations

Source: Tallahassee Democrat

Update At: 8/5/2024

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