Hurricane Debby Hits Florida's Nature Coast

Hurricane Debby is currently impacting Florida, bringing life-threatening storm surges, strong winds, and record-breaking rainfall. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued warnings as the storm is projected to move slowly across the Southeast throughout the week, raising concerns about extreme rainfall amounts. FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel reported from Steinhatchee, Florida, where he documented the storm's landfall early this morning as a Category 1 hurricane. As Debby approached Florida’s Big Bend region, early footage from Cedar Key highlighted the significant threat posed by storm surges. The storm's center passed over Cedar Key, resulting in onshore winds that exacerbated the surge, impacting the island city located off Florida's northwestern coast in the Gulf of Mexico. The situation is expected to worsen, with forecasts indicating that the storm will continue to slow down as it approaches the Southeast coast. Authorities and residents are bracing for the storm's prolonged effects, with the FOX Forecast Center warning that the worst impacts are still to come. The combination of high winds and heavy rainfall poses a serious risk to communities in the storm's path, prompting emergency preparations and safety measures across the region. As Hurricane Debby continues its course, officials are urging residents to stay informed and heed safety advisories.