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Hurricane Watch: Florida’s Shaken, Not Stirred!

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Brace yourselves, Florida! Tropical Storm Debby is on its way with heavy rains and winds galore!

Florida's weather has taken a turn, and it's not just a routine summer shower! Parts of the Sunshine State are now under a hurricane watch as meteorologists focus on Tropical Depression 4, lurking near Cuba. This tropical disturbance is gearing up to become Tropical Storm Debby any minute now, ideally just in time to hit Florida this weekend. As residents bask in the glory of their sunny shorelines, they might soon find themselves surfing waves of rain instead!

The impact of Tropical Storm Debby is no joke. Forecasters have predicted that areas like Tampa Bay could encounter significant rainfall, with forecasts soaring up to 10 inches! Combine that with wind speeds anticipated to hit 40 mph, and you have a wild Florida weekend ahead. The tropical depression is expected to strengthen upon approaching the Florida coast, potentially bringing those vibrant summer thunderstorms and coastal flooding along with it. It’s time to gather the floaties, folks!

Not only is Florida answering a tropical call to fun, but conditions are expected to get pretty dicey before the storm marches inland. The storm is warned to slow down significantly post-landfall, which means it might be hanging around longer to unleash its liquid delights. Residents are being urged to prepare for possible power outages, road flooding, and maybe even a few flying lawn ornaments – let's just hope that neighbor with the flamingo doesn’t lose theirs!

As we all anticipate what Debby might bring, history has shown that hurricane season can be a wild ride in Florida. Did you know that Florida is historically the state most affected by hurricanes in the U.S.? Additionally, the last major hurricane that made landfall in the state was Hurricane Michael in 2018, which packed a whopping category 5 punch! Keep your umbrellas handy and your phones charged, Florida, because tropical weather is making waves!

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Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as forecasters call for ... (CNN)

Parts of Florida are now under a hurricane watch as the chance is increasing future Tropical Storm Debby could be a hurricane when it makes landfall in the ...

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Tampa Bay under tropical storm warning as depression moves ... (Tampa Bay Times)

Up to 10 inches of rain and 40 mph winds are expected for Tampa Bay through the weekend.

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Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen as it approaches ... (The Ledger)

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida. Hurricane watch issued. Cheryl McCloud. USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida.

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Forecasters expect depression to become Tropical Storm Debby as ... (The Associated Press)

Forecasters say a tropical depression over Cuba is growing better organized and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's ...

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Hurricane And Tropical Storm Alerts Up (The Weather Channel)

At a Glance · Tropical Depression Four is located near Cuba and is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Debby later Saturday. · A hurricane watch and ...

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Parts of Florida Under Hurricane Watch as Tropical Depression ... (The New York Times)

The storm, which could become Tropical Storm Debby this weekend, is expected to bring significant amounts of rain to the coast.

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Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida with storm expected to ... (KABC-TV)

The storm, which is now Tropical Depression Four, is also forecast to slow down significantly after making landfall and wring out multiple days of rain in the ...

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'Time to prepare': Tropical storm conditions soon expected in Florida (USA TODAY)

Parts Florida are forecast to face tropical storm or hurricane conditions this weekend as a tropical cyclone bears down on the state.

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Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen as it approaches ... (Tallahassee.com)

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida. Hurricane watch issued. Tropical Depression Four expected to become Tropical Storm Debby, ...

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