Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Gulf storm 'Invest 97L'

Category: Weather

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most Florida counties due to the potential threat of heavy rainfall and flooding from an approaching storm. The National Hurricane Center indicated a 70% chance of a tropical wave developing into a tropical depression, which could become Tropical Storm Debby if sustained winds reach 39 mph.

Keywords: Florida, hurricane, state of emergency

Source: Tallahassee Democrat

Update At: 8/2/2024

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