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!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com