Hey amigos, brace yourselves! 🌧️ Tropical Storm Debby has just given northern Florida a soaking to remember. On Monday, the downgraded hurricane unleashed torrential rains, churning its way toward Georgia and the Carolinas. The region is gearing up for a week of heavy downpours and flooding. Stay safe if you're in the path! 💧
Debby made a dramatic entrance around 7 a.m., crashing into Florida's Gulf Coast near Steinhatchee—about 115 kilometers southeast of Tallahassee—according to the National Hurricane Center. Packing winds up to 130 kilometers per hour, the storm hit the Big Bend region (you know, where the Panhandle meets the Peninsula) before slowing down over land. 🌪️
Unfortunately, Debby's fury led to some heartbreaking news. 💔 Trees toppled by fierce winds claimed the lives of a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy in Levy County. In Georgia, a 19-year-old man tragically lost his life when a tree fell onto a porch near Valdosta. Our thoughts are with their families. 🙏
The storm's impact didn't stop there. A truck driver lost control of his 18-wheeler on Interstate 75, ending up in the Tampa Bypass Canal. In another tragic incident, a 38-year-old woman and her 12-year-old son were killed when their SUV crashed in stormy weather in Dixie County, north of Tampa. 😢
As Debby continues its journey, communities are bracing for more rain and potential flooding. Stay tuned for updates, and remember to check in on friends and family. Let's weather this storm together! 💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
