“Debby” made landfall in Florida and was downgraded from a hurricane of the lowest category to a tropical storm. At least three people have died as a result of the storm. Hundreds of thousands of households are without power.
Storm “Debby” made landfall in the US state of Florida as a category one of five hurricane and was downgraded to a tropical storm shortly afterwards. The storm reached Steinhatchee on the Gulf Coast with wind speeds of 129 kilometers per hour, the Hurricane Center in Miami reported.
According to media reports, several people have died as a result of the storm. A teenager died near the town of Fanning Springs after a tree fell on one of the trailers in a trailer park, according to WCJB. NBC News reported on a weather-related car accident in Dixie County in which two people, including a child, were killed.
Hundreds of thousands Households without electricity
“Debby” has been causing strong winds and heavy rain in the southern United States since the early hours of the morning (local time). According to the website PowerOutage, hundreds of thousands of households in Florida are without power. Several flights in the region have been canceled.
According to the US Hurricane Center, life-threatening storm surges are threatening along Florida's Gulf Coast, which could reach heights of up to three meters in some areas. “Debby” could bring “historic rainfall.” There is also a risk of tornadoes. There is particular concern about potentially severe flooding.
Some regions evacuated
Authorities have already ordered mandatory evacuations for some areas in Citrus County. In other areas, residents have been urged to make final preparations.
According to the US weather service, the storm will move towards the states of Georgia and South Carolina during the course of the day. Severe weather warnings have been issued for the entire region.
