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Florida Prepares for Landfall as Tropical Storm Debby Strengthens

By Orlando Mayorquín, Aug. 4, 2024

Early Sunday, Floridians were bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, anticipated making landfall over the state’s Big Bend coast as a hurricane late in the day. As Debby expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, officials across Florida and Georgia triggered emergency resources on Saturday, opening temporary shelters and urging residents of low-lying coastal regions to evacuate in the storm’s path.

Details About the Storm

As of 5 a.m. Sunday, Tropical Storm Debby was located 195 miles southwest of Tampa, Fla. The storm carried maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. Storm surge warnings were in place for parts of the Florida and Georgia coasts, with some areas expected to face a surge up to 10 feet. Moreover, tornadoes were a possibility in Florida and parts of southeastern Georgia as the storm approached.

Preparation Measures

Preparations are in full swing in Florida and Georgia. Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida mobilized about 3,000 members of the state’s National Guard to aid in the storm response. Nine counties had issued voluntary or mandatory evacuation orders affecting thousands of residents expected to confront storm surge and serious flooding. Local officials have urged residents to pay attention to evacuation orders and prepare for potential power outages.

Hernando County

In Hernando County, located north of Tampa, voluntary evacuations started on Saturday night, and a shelter was established at a local school.

Paul Hasenmeier, the county’s fire chief, cautioned residents during a news conference Saturday evening, saying, “Take the situation seriously. We know the water is going to rise as the storm passes.” He further added, “We expect conditions to worsen throughout the day on Sunday.”

Storm Surge Warning

The National Weather Service has predicted life-threatening storm surge for Tampa and other areas of the Florida Gulf Coast. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Citrus, Levy, and Franklin counties.

As we continue to gather more information, residents are urged to take necessary precautions and follow safety instructions from local authorities. The storm poses serious concerns, with potential power outages, flooding, and life-threatening storm surges.

Residents are reminded to tune into their local station or check online sources for updates regarding Tropical Storm Debby. This is a developing situation and it is of paramount importance for everyone to stay abreast of the most recent information and guidance.


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