Florida on High Alert as Tropical Storm Debby Gains Strength
Tropical Storm Debby is rapidly intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, with the National Hurricane Center predicting it will become a hurricane before slamming into Florida's Big Bend region. As of Sunday morning, the storm's winds jumped to 60 mph (97 kph), up from 50 mph (80 kph) just hours earlier.🌀
Currently located 155 miles southwest of Tampa, Debby is moving north-northwest at 13 mph (21 kph). Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents: \"We'll see a lot of rainfall, flooding events, and power outages – prepare now.\" Expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, some projections suggest it could grow even stronger.
What You Need to Know:
🌧️ Torrential rain likely across northern Florida
⚠️ Coastal flooding alerts for Gulf-facing shorelines
💡 Emergency kits and evacuation plans recommended
Travelers with plans to visit Florida this week should monitor updates closely. Stay tuned to @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates! 📲
