Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall on Monday morning in Steinhatchee, Florida, but the state's population cannot let their guard down as dangerous flooding is expected.
Debby arrived in Florida as a category 1 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h. It has weakened and is slowly moving northeast at about 17 km/h.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned in its most recent weather bulletin that Debby could cause heavy flooding in the southeastern United States over the coming days.
Although it made landfall in one of the least populated areas of Florida, heavy rains can cause catastrophic flooding not only in this state but also in South Carolina and Georgia.
Since the arrival of this meteorological phenomenon in the United States, nearly 214,000 customers are reported to be without electricity in Florida, according to PowerOutage.com.
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard for evacuation and rescue operations.
Shelters have been established for those who need to leave their homes.
The communities in Debby's path should stay informed through the media and NHC updates.
Debby is the second hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, following Beryl.
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