TS Debbie Moves Over Atlantic—South Carolina Braces for Landfall

Update August 6, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT

Debbie is moving offshore over the Atlantic. It will move east for the next 24 hours before turning north for a second landfall on South Carolina around midnight August 7-8.  Current Forecast from the NHC puts landfall between Pineland and Moores Corner with sustained winds of up to 60 MPH and up to 16 inches of heavy rain.

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• Heavy rainfall will potentially result in areas of catastrophic flooding. Flooding expected from North Carolina to the Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England through Sunday.
• Dangerous Storm Surge will spread north from northeast Georgia to North Carolina through Thursday. Storm Surge and Tropical Storm watches and warnings are in effect.
• Deadly hazards remains in portions of Florida, including downed power lines and flooded areas.

Residents of Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina should Continue to Monitor the progress of the storm and follow advice given by local authorities.

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Update: Monday August 5, 2024

Hurricane Debby Brought Storm Surge and High Winds to the Florida Coast when it made landfall in the Big Bend Region. It is expected to remain a tropical storm with with sustained winds of 45-60 MPH as it crosses North Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Debby should move offshore sometimes on Tuesday and skirt the coast as it regains strength before making a second landfall on northern South Carolina.

Heavy rain up to 30 inches will bring potentially catastropic flooding to flood-prone regions in the three states.

Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Should Expect:

• Flooding from Florida to the Coastal Plains of South Carolina Through Saturday Morning
• Dangerous Storm Surge will Continue Along Gulf Coast Through Monday Afternoon.
• Tropical Storm Conditions will Persist Along the Gulf Coast on Monday.
• Dangerous Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Conditions will spread along the southeast coast from Florida to North Carolina through the middle of the week. Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Warnings are in Effect with Additional Watches and Warnings coming today.

August 4, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT

Debby is located approximately 100 miles south southeast of Tampa Bay. Tropical Storm Force Winds extend 150 miles west, north, and south of the storm center.

Tropical Storm Debbie will hit the Florida Big Bend region Monday Morning as a strong category 1 Hurricane, bringing life-threatening storm surge up to 10 feet. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Florida Big Bend Region. Other Watches and Warnings in Effect.

Follow the National Hurricane Center and Local Weather for Updates. Listen to and Follow Advice from Local Officials. Use Florida Emergency Management Disaster Website.

National Hurricane Center Key Messages

• Heavy rainfall from the Florida Big Bend region through southeast Georgia, and South Carolina—potentially historic for Georgia and South Carolina—may result in catastrophic flooding and river flooding.
• The NHC’s Peak Storm Surge Graphic shows inundation of 6-10 feet above ground level between the Ochlockonee River and Suwannee River on Monday. Follow Advice Given By Local Officials!
• Hurricane Conditions expected along the Florida Big Bend. A Hurricane Warning is in effect with Tropical Storm Conditions expected Sunday Evening. Tropical Storm Conditions expected along the entire Florida West Coast Through Monday, including the Tampa Bay area.
• Storm Surge Impacts along the Georgia and South Carolina coast through the middle of the week. Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Watches issued for Georgia and South Carolina.

Debby began as a tropical wave west of the Greater Antilles around July 26. As followed a path over the islands from the Antilles through Cuba, it became better defined and was designated Potential Tropical Cyclone Four on August 2. That night, the NHC upgraded it to Tropical Depression Four. After moving over the Gulf of Mexico, it further intensified to a Tropical Storm and was named Debby, the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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