Tropical Storm Debbie could bring historic rainfall to parts of the Southeast.
The National Weather Service predicts extreme downpours in southeastern Georgia and eastern South Carolina as a downgraded hurricane, but still a severe storm, stalls in those areas.
“Slower storms don’t do any good,” NOAA scientist James Kossin previously told Mashable.
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“Slow-moving Debbie could cause catastrophic flooding in northern Florida and along the Georgia/South Carolina coast,” the agency said on August 5. “Up to 30 inches of rainfall could occur in areas already vulnerable to flooding.” , will lead to widespread impacts on planning to stay safe when floodwaters rise.
If you’re interested in seeing the effects of tropical storms, several live webcams are shown below. For those in these areas, please continue to monitor local officials for guidance and updates.
Rainfall estimates from Tropical Storm Debbie.
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