Florida residents are urged to stay prepared as Hurricane Debby hit the state on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the ongoing threat of flooding even after the storm passes, warning residents to remain vigilant.
Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, close to where Hurricane Idalia struck the Big Bend region a year ago. While Debby's maximum sustained winds reached 80 miles per hour with higher gusts, they were significantly lower than Idalia's peak winds of close to 120 miles per hour.
