The storm system brings flash flooding along the Southeast coast.
The National Hurricane Center reported that Category 1 Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Monday morning, with 80 mph winds and 6 to 18 inches of rainfall. Within an hour, more than 250,000 buildings had lost power, and officials forecast the risk of flash flooding as the now-tropical storm travels north. Tornadoes are also likely to develop along the storm’s path.
“In portions of Florida where Debby has passed, deadly hazards remain, including downed power lines and flooded areas,” the NHC warned.
On Tuesday, the National Weather Service stated, “The center of slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby will remain in or just off the coast of South Carolina through Thursday. This will give ample opportunity to drop a LOT of rain there and through a good portion of North Carolina. The historic heavy rainfall will likely result in areas of catastrophic flooding.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Director Ken Graham and NWS officials as they issue weather alerts and advisories.
- For Director Michael Brennan and National Hurricane Center personnel as they issue warnings and forecasts.
- For safety for those in the wake of the hurricane and in the path of the now-tropical storm.
Sources: The Hill, National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service
