TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Tropical Storm Debby further weakened wind-wise Monday evening over northeastern Florida, but it will still be a prolific rainmaker for the Georgia and Carolina coastline during its slow journey.
Debby's highest winds are 50 mph. The center of the storm is is about 400 miles south of Valdosta, moving northeast at 6 mph.
Debby made landfall just after sunrise Monday morning as a Category 1 near Steinhatchee with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
Many local watches and warnings related to Debby have been discontinued. However, where some stronger winds gusts are possible Monday evening, a tropical storm warning remains in effect. Counties included are generally along and east of the I-75 corridor in southern Georgia and northern Florida.
While some onshore wind can keep water levels higher in the eastern shore of the Big Bend, all storm surge-related warnings have been dropped.
As Debby moves slowly north and east, rain will continue to fall across the Suwannee River Valley and along the I-75 corridor of southern Georgia. Nearly a foot of rain has fallen, particularly in Suwannee County Monday. Flash flooding is ongoing in some neighborhoods. Remember to turn around, don't drown if you encounter flooded roadways.
After Debby moves through, hot weather with highs nearing the triple digits is in the forecast with drier skies by mid-week, meaning it is important to find ways to stay cool after the storm, especially for those that lose power.
Stay tuned to ABC 27 First To Know Weather for the latest on Debby as it continues to move through the area.
