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Debby to strengthen into a hurricane, Major flooding threat: Saturday 10p Update

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1 month ago

August 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-08-03 22:16:55

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner is tracking Tropical Storm Debbie, which is likely to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along Florida’s Big Bend. Current wind speeds are 45 mph, moving northwest at 14 mph, with steadily dropping pressure. Rain bands are affecting South Florida, with significant flooding threats expected across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, potentially bringing 10 to 15 inches of rain. Hurricane warnings are in effect along the coastline, and preparations are essential as conditions may worsen. Apart from direct impacts, there will be a moderate risk for rip currents along the Gulf Coast.

Meteorologist Grant Skinner gives an update on the tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The News 5 First Alert Storm Team is tracking Tropical Storm Debby. It has maximum winds of 45 mph and is currently moving to the northwest at 14 mph. It is expected to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, likely reaching hurricane status before landfall likely along the Big Bend on Monday. After making landfall, the exact track remains uncertain as a lack of steering will allow for the system to linger along the northernmost part of the Florida Atlantic coast and the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Due to the slow moving nature of this storm after landfall, flooding is a big concern. Areas from the Big Bend northeast through southeastern GA and Charleston, SC could see major flooding with up to 10-15 inches of rain or greater possible in some spots. At least moderate flooding is possible across much of Florida and parts of SE AL, GA, and SC. Surge could be greater than 6 ft in areas close to landfall with other areas greater than 1-3 ft. Hurricane force winds are possible in those areas close to landfall with tropical storm force winds likely up the west coast of the FL peninsula and northern portions of the peninsula, southern GA, and southern SC. A few tornadoes will be possible in these areas as well. For the News 5 area, drier air will move in behind this system lowering our rain chances a bit, and there will be an increased threat for rip currents.

You can get all the latest tropical updates during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season at https://www.wkrg.com/.

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-09-08 23:30:28

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-09-08 23:19:18

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www.youtube.com – WHNT News 19 – 2024-09-08 22:33:15

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