FLORIDA, (WDNews) – Hurricane Debby Hits Florida, Downgraded to Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Debby, initially making landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, has left two people dead and caused widespread disruptions. The storm weakened to a tropical storm but continues to wreak havoc with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Nearly 300,000 Florida residents are without power, and more than 1,500 flights have been canceled.
In Levy County, a 13-year-old boy tragically lost his life when a tree fell on his mobile home.
Additionally, a 64-year-old man from Mississippi died after losing control of his 18-wheeler on a wet road. The truck crashed into a concrete barrier and flipped over, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Local authorities are urging residents to be cautious of downed power lines and falling trees as they begin to assess the damage.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
