On the south and west coast of Florida Debby’s arrival is expected to have an impact strong rains and would generate a significant change: the tropical wave Invest 97L is in the process of becoming a tropical depression.
Debby moves towards Florida: Impact of tropical storm
He National Hurricane Center USA (NHC) has issued a warning that a significant weather event is approaching the south and west coast of Florida this weekend.
The tropical wave known as Invest 97Lcurrently located east of Cubais in the process of becoming a tropical depression. This depression could evolve rapidly and receive the name Debbybeing the fourth storm in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
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He NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for the southwest coast of the peninsula Floridawhich ranges from East Cape Sable until Bonita Beach.
These areas are expected to experience severe weather conditions over the next 36 hours. Additionally, a watch has been issued for the Florida Keys and parts of the west coast of the peninsula, with possible adverse conditions in the next 48 hours.
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The storm, located east of Cubais moving west-northwest at approximately 26 kilometers per hourcon sustained winds of more than 45 kilometers per hour.
After crossing Cuba, the storm is expected to intensify over the Straits of Florida on Saturday and become a tropical storm that same night. The probability of this system developing into a cyclonic storm is 70% in the next 48 hours and 90% in the next seven days.
The anticipated trajectory of Debby indicates a northwestward movement over the weekend, followed by a turn toward the north on Sunday. It is forecast to cross the Straits of Florida on Saturday and move near or over the west coast of Florida between Saturday night and Sunday.
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Debby in Florida: Impact and emergency measures
NHC warns that Debby will bring strong rainsso there will be possible flash flooding and urban areas in various areas of Florida and the southeastern United States until Wednesday morning. In addition, storms are expected winds intense y strong gusts in the region.
In response to this threat, the governor Ron DeSantis has declared the State of emergency in 54 of Florida’s 67 countiesIn his statement, DeSantis highlighted the possibility of up to 12 inches of rain in several areas of the state over the next seven days. The NHC has also noted the possibility of coastal flooding due to storm surge, especially in areas such as Aribeka, Card Sound Bridge, Tampa Bay y Charlotte Harborwhere the water could reach almost a meter above the ground.
The governor DeSantis has warned of the potential impact on critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, airports, schools and power grids, which could result in widespread power outages and significant damage due to falling trees and other consequences of severe weather.
