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 expected storm surge height along the Gulf Coast of Florida?

What areas are expected to experience significant rainfall due to Hurricane Debbie?

What is the main concern regarding Hurricane Debbie as it approaches the southeastern coast?

What precautions are residents in Savannah taking in response to the storm?

How does inland flooding from hurricanes compare to other causes of fatalities according to the National Hurricane Center?