Tropical Storm Debby, which touched down as a category 1 hurricane in Northern Florida on Monday has since deescalated to a tropical storm, but continues to wreak havoc on the Southeast.
Will Debby move towards NYC and what can we expect weather wise over the next few days? Find your answers below.
How is Tropical Storm Debby affecting Florida?
By Monday morning, already more than 10 inches of rain had been accounted for in certain areas of Florida. And at its peak, more than 350,000 people were without power. The storm has tragically resulted in a total of four deaths in the state.
Is Debby headed for NYC?
As of now, experts don’t believe Hurricane Debby will make its way to NYC. Early this morning it has already made its way into areas of Georgia and South Carolina. Debby could bring down as much as 30 inches of rain in some areas through Friday.
What weather can NYC expect for the week?
According to The Weather Channel, NYC is in for five consecutive days of rain this week. According to Storm Team 4 NY, the “lingering moisture from what’s left of Debby” may be the cause of NYC’s increased rainfall.
Beginning the evening of Tuesday, August 6th and into the night of Saturday, August 10th, rain will shower NYC. By the end of the week, Storm Team 4 NY says we could see up to 5 inches of rain total. However, temperatures will begin to cool down into the high 70s.
There’s currently a flood watch in place for the tri-state area from Tuesday through Wednesday.
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