Tropical Storm Debby continued over land after hitting the Florida coast, moving over the U.S. Southeast to the north of Florida. Significant flooding and damage from winds were seen in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston implemented a curfew, a new security measure, which would be lifted once officials ensured residents’ safety during late night hours. Strong winds were forecasted for the region by Wednesday as the storm lingered over the East Coast.
The curfew allowed emergency management to prioritize urgent calls for help and reduce the number of calls for stranded vehicles due to flooding. Residents were advised not to use generators or gas grills indoors for safety.
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Tropical Storm Debby caused devastation in the southeastern U.S., claiming at least six lives. By Wednesday, the storm was off the coast of Georgia, heading towards South Carolina.
Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Florida’s Gulf Coast before moving to Georgia. Although not expected to regain hurricane status, Debby did spawn small tornadoes and caused significant damage.
The storm disrupted travel, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled in the U.S. Flight disruptions were expected to continue as Debby moved towards Washington, D.C. and weakened to a depression by Friday.
