Severe Flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in Southeast

Tropical Storm Debby is currently moving slowly over land, posing a significant risk to already saturated regions in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. With winds that are not particularly strong, the storm's slow pace is exacerbating its impact, leading to forecasts of "historic" rainfall totals that could reach up to 25 inches in some areas. As of Tuesday afternoon, Debby was moving at a mere 5 mph, situated about 10 miles southeast of Savannah, Georgia, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is expected to traverse the Georgia coast and enter the Atlantic Ocean, where it will adopt an unusual zig-zag trajectory, eventually heading westward toward South Carolina. The NHC has warned of potentially catastrophic flooding, with flash flood warnings already issued for coastal and low-lying inland communities, including Savannah and Charleston. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has expressed concern over the anticipated rainfall, likening the potential damage to that caused by Hurricane Florence. As Debby continues its slow movement, parts of Florida may also experience additional rainfall, while areas farther north, including the mid-Atlantic and New England, could face flooding through the weekend. Despite its heavy rains, the storm is not expected to regain hurricane status before making landfall again. Experts have noted that the increasing frequency of such intense storms is linked to climate change, raising concerns about future weather patterns.