Hurricane Debby strengthens to Category 1 as it prepares to make landfall in Florida

The video discusses the imminent landfall of Storm Debbie, expected to hit Florida's Big Bend with significant storm surge and flash flooding. Governors of Florida and Georgia have declared states of emergency, with mandatory evacuations in place. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding from Fort Myers to Wilmington, NC. Savannah and Charleston are particularly at risk. Another weather system is forming, potentially impacting the Gulf next week. Residents are advised to prepare for historic flooding, emphasizing the dangers of inland flooding over wind damage.

What is the primary concern associated with Hurricane Debbie's landfall?

• Hailstorms

• High winds

• Tornadoes

• Storm surge and flash flooding

Which areas are expected to experience significant rainfall and flooding due to Hurricane Debbie?

• Miami and Orlando

• Savannah and Charleston

• New York and Boston

• Los Angeles and San Francisco

What is the expected impact of the new weather system developing in the Gulf?

• It will bring cooler temperatures

• It may cause additional flooding

• It will dissipate quickly

• It will strengthen into a hurricane

Why are residents in Savannah filling sandbags?

• To block high winds

• To prevent hail damage

• To protect against historic flooding

• To prepare for potential tornadoes

According to the National Hurricane Center, what causes more fatalities during hurricanes?

• High winds

• Inland flooding

• Storm surge

• Lightning strikes