Tropical Depression Four Set to Become Hurricane Debby

As the hurricane season unfolds, Florida finds itself in the crosshairs of a developing storm.

Tropical Depression Four, currently situated near Cuba, is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Debby.

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Impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, including flooding rainfall, storm surge, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes, underscore importance of taking this storm seriously.

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The NHC forecasts that this system will become Tropical Storm Debby by Saturday or Saturday night.

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As it moves towards Florida's Big Bend region, it could strengthen into a strong tropical storm or possibly a Category 1 hurricane.

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