- Storm Debbie reaches Florida
Storm "Debby" made landfall in the U.S. state of Florida as a Category 1 hurricane out of 5 and was later downgraded to a tropical storm. According to media reports, the storm has claimed several lives. According to the website PowerOutage, hundreds of thousands of households in Florida are without power. Numerous flights in the region have been canceled.
A teenager was killed near the city of Fanning Springs when a tree fell on a trailer in a mobile home park, according to broadcaster WCJB. NBC News reported a weather-related car accident in Dixie County that resulted in two deaths, including a child.
"Debby" has been bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the southern United States since early morning (local time). According to the U.S. weather service, the storm is expected to move towards the states of Georgia and South Carolina throughout the day. Severe weather warnings have been issued for the entire region, with concerns about potential flooding.
Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean water. Climate change increases the likelihood of strong storms. A hurricane is defined as a storm with wind speeds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher.
The storm, named "Debby," is predicted to continue its path towards the states of Georgia and South Carolina within the United States of America. Authorities have issued severe weather warnings across the region, expressing concern about possible flooding.
