Debby Strengthens into Category 1 Hurricane, Threatens Florida Panhandle
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The National Hurricane Center has announced that Tropical Storm Debby has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters expect the storm to make landfall as a hurricane-strength storm somewhere over the Florida Panhandle late Sunday or early Monday.
Hurricane Debby is the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The storm has already left a trail of destruction in its wake, causing flooding and power outages in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Debby is the second major hurricane of the 1969 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The first, Hurricane Camille, was a devastating storm that caused widespread damage and loss of life along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Debby is expected to be a weaker storm than Camille, but it still has the potential to cause significant damage.
Residents in the Florida Panhandle are urged to prepare for the storm. They should have an evacuation plan in place, and they should secure their homes and property. They should also stock up on food, water, and other supplies.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the storm closely and will provide updates as they become available.
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