Photos show Debby's path of destruction from Florida to Vermont
The National Weather Service forecasted Debby would drop 1 to 2 inches of rain across parts of New England early Saturday.
The remnants of Debby brought more flooding and dangerous conditions to New England on Saturday, the latest in a series of impacts the storm has had along the East Coast, which included deaths, emergency declarations, and rescue operations. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted that Debby, now a post-tropical cyclone, would deliver an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain to parts of New England early on Saturday, potentially leading to flash flooding. The storm's reach also extended to neighboring Canada, with the potential for rainfall in southern Quebec, according to the NWS bulletin published Friday night.
The northeastern coast faced additional threats, as large swells generated by the post-tropical cyclone could generate life-threatening surf and rip currents, a persistent danger even after the storm's passing. The death toll from the storm has risen to at least nine, with the latest fatality occurring in West Virginia, where a woman tragically lost her life when a tree uprooted and fell on her home, as reported by the Chambersburg Public Opinion, part of the USA TODAY Network.
On Saturday, the NWS office in Caribou, Maine, warned of a cold front enhanced by Debby's remnants, which could spawn thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain in the state's Downeast region. However, they also offered a positive outlook, predicting that skies would clear by the evening. The storm's impact on the Northeast came on the heels of emergency declarations in New York and Pennsylvania the previous day. The reach of the storm was widespread, causing delays on Washington, D.C.'s metro system and temporary flight groundings in the nation's capital and New York City.
New York City Emergency Management officials issued a travel advisory on Friday evening, warning residents of potential flooding. Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region on Monday and then moved through the Southeast. Even several days later, on Friday, parts of South Carolina and Georgia were still dealing with the aftermath, including rescue operations and closed roads due to overflowing rivers and streams. The storm's slow movement and lingering effects highlighted the challenges of managing prolonged rainfall and its subsequent flooding, especially in areas that had already been saturated with water.
The response to Debby required the collaboration of various media outlets and organizations, including the Chambersburg Public Opinion and USA TODAY Network, which provided on-the-ground reports of the storm's impact. Additionally, weather alerts and updates played a crucial role in keeping the public informed and safe, with services like Hypli's weather alerts offering timely notifications about current storms and weather events in specific locations. As the storm moved through the region, the contributions of these organizations and the dedication of emergency management officials were vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of those in the path of the storm.
The northeastern coast faced additional threats, as large swells generated by the post-tropical cyclone could generate life-threatening surf and rip currents, a persistent danger even after the storm's passing. The death toll from the storm has risen to at least nine, with the latest fatality occurring in West Virginia, where a woman tragically lost her life when a tree uprooted and fell on her home, as reported by the Chambersburg Public Opinion, part of the USA TODAY Network.
On Saturday, the NWS office in Caribou, Maine, warned of a cold front enhanced by Debby's remnants, which could spawn thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain in the state's Downeast region. However, they also offered a positive outlook, predicting that skies would clear by the evening. The storm's impact on the Northeast came on the heels of emergency declarations in New York and Pennsylvania the previous day. The reach of the storm was widespread, causing delays on Washington, D.C.'s metro system and temporary flight groundings in the nation's capital and New York City.
New York City Emergency Management officials issued a travel advisory on Friday evening, warning residents of potential flooding. Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region on Monday and then moved through the Southeast. Even several days later, on Friday, parts of South Carolina and Georgia were still dealing with the aftermath, including rescue operations and closed roads due to overflowing rivers and streams. The storm's slow movement and lingering effects highlighted the challenges of managing prolonged rainfall and its subsequent flooding, especially in areas that had already been saturated with water.
The response to Debby required the collaboration of various media outlets and organizations, including the Chambersburg Public Opinion and USA TODAY Network, which provided on-the-ground reports of the storm's impact. Additionally, weather alerts and updates played a crucial role in keeping the public informed and safe, with services like Hypli's weather alerts offering timely notifications about current storms and weather events in specific locations. As the storm moved through the region, the contributions of these organizations and the dedication of emergency management officials were vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of those in the path of the storm.