Summary:
- Tropical Storm Debby has caused significant flooding in Florida, resulting in at least one fatality.
- The storm is expected to produce historic levels of rain and severe flooding as it moves northeast.
- Over 300,000 people are without power, and life-threatening storm surges are anticipated.
Tropical Storm Debby has unleashed devastating rains across Florida, resulting in at least one death and severe flooding. A 13-year-old boy was killed when a tree struck a mobile home in Levy County, as the storm made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category One hurricane.
As Debby continues to move northeast, the southeastern United States braces for potential catastrophic flooding. The National Hurricane Center has warned that the storm could bring historic rainfall and life-threatening storm surges, particularly to Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reported significant flooding and power outages affecting over 300,000 people. He assured that restoration efforts are underway, but the severe weather is expected to persist for days, heightening the risk of further flooding and damage.
