NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

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Here we (could) go again..

After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring a tropical wave that could potentially impact South Georgia if it continues to develop. This disturbance, currently located over the tropical Atlantic several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, is producing widespread disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The system now has a 50% chance of development over the next seven days, with conditions expected to become “more conducive for development” early next week.

If the tropical wave continues to strengthen as it approaches the Lesser Antilles by early next week, it could become the next named storm, Ernesto.

Attributions: National Hurricane Center