The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its ninth advisory this Sunday, warning that Tropical Storm Debby is expected to intensify rapidly before making landfall.
"Debby is likely to strengthen quickly before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region," the monitoring center warned on the social media platform X.
The NHC also cautioned that a significant flood threat looms over the southeastern United States. Furthermore, the monitoring center predicted that Tropical Storm Debby will escalate into a hurricane before it hits land.
Meanwhile, the NHC is keeping an eye on a weather disturbance that currently has low chances of development. This tropical wave is located a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, producing an area of showers and thunderstorms.
The monitoring center alerted that nations situated in the North Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico should pay close attention to this new weather disturbance.
FAQs on Tropical Storm Debby and Related Weather Disturbances
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Tropical Storm Debby and the weather disturbances currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
What regions are at risk from Tropical Storm Debby?
The Big Bend region of Florida and the southeastern United States are at significant risk from Tropical Storm Debby, particularly from potential flooding.
Is Tropical Storm Debby expected to become a hurricane?
Yes, the National Hurricane Center has indicated that Tropical Storm Debby is likely to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall.
What is the current status of the tropical wave near the Windward Islands?
The tropical wave east of the Windward Islands is generating showers and thunderstorms, but it currently has low chances of development, according to the National Hurricane Center.