TS Debby Continues Trek Across Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Debby continues moving across Northern Florida bringing with it severe flooding. Forecasters say the flooding will continue over the next few days in the Southeastern states.

Current Position/Movement:

LOCATION...30.4N 83.1W

ABOUT 10 MI...15 KM NW OF LIVE OAK FLORIDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 30 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.23 INCHES

Current Watches and Warnings :

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...

* Florida coast from Aripeka to the Aucilla River

* Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary's River to South Santee River South Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Florida coast from Indian Pass to Aripeka

* St. Augustine, Florida to South Santee River South Carolina

At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Debby was located near latitude 30.4 North, longitude 83.1 West. Debby is moving toward the north-northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h). A gradual decrease in forward speed with a turn toward the east is expected later today and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center will move across southeastern Georgia tonight and Tuesday, and move offshore of the South Carolina coast by late Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast through late Tuesday. Some re-strengthening is possible on Wednesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.23 inches).

Predicted Storm Surge:

Yankeetown, FL to Aucilla River, FL...3-5 ft

Aripeka, FL to Yankeetown, FL...2-4 ft

Mouth of the St. Mary's River to South Santee River, SC...2-4 ft