Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, causing widespread power outages with more than 200,000 reported at the time of landfall. The storm, the first hurricane of the 2024 season in Florida, is expected to bring around 30 inches of rain to the state, as well as life-threatening storm surges and major flooding to the southeastern United States. Thousands of homes and businesses have been affected by the outages, with the storm passing over parts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates on the storm’s impact. Julia, a reporter for USA TODAY, is providing live updates on the storm and its effects on the region.
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