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A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

New York Post

STEINHATCHEE, Fla. – Hurricane Debby made landfall early Monday morning along Florida’s Big Bend, blasting the state with flooding rain, damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge. 

The Category 1 storm hit near Steinhatchee about 7 a.m. ET with winds topping 80 mph.

By midweek, the storm is expected to dump extreme amounts of nearly 2 feet of rain on parts of Georgia and South Carolina.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting “potentially historic rainfall” across southeastern Georgia and South Carolina through Friday, causing widespread flash flooding and life-threatening conditions.

The governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have declared a state of emergency and are urging residents to prepare for the multiple impacts the storm will bring.

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Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida as Cat. 1 storm

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

UPDATE: Debby Becomes a Hurricane as it Approaches the Northeastern Gulf Coast. More at hurricanes.gov. Original story: All eyes are on the Southeast as Tropical Storm Debby, soon to be Hurricane Debby, arrives on the Florida panhandle coast. As heavy rainfall continues to batter the southeastern United States, significant flooding...

Historic Flooding and Life-Threatening Storm Surge Expected in Southeast U.S.

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Cedar Key, FL

Hurricane Debby closed in on Florida’s Big Bend region Monday as a Category 1 storm and early video from Cedar Key shows why storm surge is one of the biggest threats from this tropical cyclone.

Hurricane Debby's Surge Rocks Florida’s Cedar Key

Debby made landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a hurricane and is now a tropical storm. Extreme rain amounts may fall from Florida to the Southeast coast, triggering serious flooding. Gusty winds, storm-surge flooding and a few tornadoes will continue to be impacts, as well. Sign up for the Morning...

Tropical Storm Debby Poses 'Potentially Historic' Southeast Rainfall Flood Threat

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

“Windburn” is a condition that refers to burning and redness your skin might experience after spending time outdoors in dry, windy air. It is a superficial inflammation of the skin that looks somewhat like sunburn. Indeed, some experts argue that the windburn most people get during cold, dry months is actually sunburn. Learn more about this condition, and how to get relief from it, here.

Weather Words: 'Windburn'

Tropical Depression Four, which will soon be Debby, could bring hurricane-force winds, storm surge, and over a foot of rain to some spots in Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

On Alert As Future Debby Nears

The National Weather Service issues outlooks for flooding rainfall, similar to severe weather outlooks. On relatively rare occasions, a high risk for rainfall flooding is issued. A majority of high risk flood days result in flood fatalities and damage. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday...

Why You Should Pay Attention to 'High Risk' Flood Forecasts

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Tropical Storm Debby grew to hurricane strength late Sunday as it took aim on Florida where it was expected to make landfall Monday morning.

Debby weakens to tropical storm after landfall near Florida's Big Bend region

The Mirror US

A tropical depression moving into the Gulf of Mexico is growing better organized, forecasters said Saturday, and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. T​ropical Storm Debby has now formed in the southeastern Gulf days ahead of a drenching across portions of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Hurricane warnings are now in effect for portions of Florida.

Hurricane Warnings Issued As Debby Forms In Gulf

Hurricane warnings are in place along the Florida coast as Tropical Storm Debby strengthens and approaches the state. Tropical Storm Debby will continue to strengthen this weekend as it moves north just off the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms across the state. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that it may intensify into a hurricane before making landfall, most likely in northern Florida, and then could stall along the Carolina coast this week, which may add significantly to life-threatening conditions.

Tropical Storm Debby To Batter Georgia, Carolinas

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