ATLANTA, Ga. (WTXL) — Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, issued a state of emergency Saturday ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The state of emergency goes through Thursday, August 8.
As the state prepares for a major storm system early this coming week, we urge all Georgians to take precautions to keep their families and property safe. I’ve issued a State of Emergency through Thursday, August 8.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 3, 2024
Read my full executive order here: https://t.co/uvAuiGFD6F pic.twitter.com/kQCMhR1GNB
Parts of Georgia could pick up several inches of rainfall from this system. According to the Associated Press, forecasters warn the storm could drop heavy rains over north Florida and the Atlantic coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina early next week.
SEE VIDEO OF FLOODING IN THOMASVILLE FROM FRIDAY, AUGUST 2:
Over the last week, Valdosta and Thomasville have already dealt with flash flooding due to heavy rain unrelated to Debby. If you come to a flooded roadway, turn around, don't drown.
