No, Debby is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-08-10T18:00:00.000Z.
Debby formed on 2024-08-02T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-08-10T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of extratropical.
Debby achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 130 km/h (70 kt / 81 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 979 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, Debby is expected to pass near Savannah with a closest approach of approximately 9 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
According to current track forecasts, Debby is expected to pass near Havana with a closest approach of approximately 24 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
According to current track forecasts, Debby is expected to pass near Charleston with a closest approach of approximately 40 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
According to current track forecasts, Debby is expected to pass near Jacksonville with a closest approach of approximately 81 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 50-150 mm (2-6 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 08:25 PM.
Debby developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Debby at 50.0°N, 59.5°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 49.8°N, 62.2°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 49.4°N, 64.7°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 48.7°N, 67.0°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Debby at 47.8°N, 69.1°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 46.6°N, 71.1°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 45.3°N, 73.0°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 44.0°N, 74.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 42.8°N, 76.5°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 41.6°N, 77.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 40.3°N, 78.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 38.6°N, 79.4°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 37.0°N, 79.7°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 36.1°N, 79.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 35.5°N, 80.1°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 35.0°N, 80.3°W as subtropical with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 34.6°N, 80.3°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 34.1°N, 80.2°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 33.7°N, 80.0°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 33.3°N, 79.8°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 33.0°N, 79.6°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 32.8°N, 79.5°W as subtropical with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Debby at 32.7°N, 79.4°W as subtropical with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 32.6°N, 79.3°W as subtropical with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Debby at 32.5°N, 79.2°W as subtropical with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Debby at 32.4°N, 79.2°W as subtropical with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Debby at 32.2°N, 79.3°W as subtropical with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Debby at 32.0°N, 79.5°W as subtropical with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Debby at 31.8°N, 79.7°W as subtropical with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 31.8°N, 80.0°W as subtropical with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Debby at 31.9°N, 80.4°W as subtropical with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 32.0°N, 80.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 32.0°N, 81.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 31.9°N, 81.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 31.8°N, 81.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 31.6°N, 81.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Debby at 31.3°N, 81.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 31.0°N, 82.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 30.8°N, 82.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 30.6°N, 82.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Debby at 30.4°N, 83.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Debby at 30.3°N, 83.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 104 km/h (65 mph)
Debby at 29.9°N, 83.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Debby at 29.7°N, 83.5°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Debby at 29.4°N, 83.7°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Debby at 29.1°N, 83.9°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Debby at 28.7°N, 84.0°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Debby at 28.3°N, 84.1°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Debby at 27.8°N, 84.2°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Debby at 27.3°N, 84.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Debby at 26.8°N, 84.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Debby at 26.2°N, 84.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Debby at 25.6°N, 84.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Debby at 25.0°N, 83.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Debby at 24.4°N, 83.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Debby at 23.9°N, 83.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 23.5°N, 82.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 23.1°N, 82.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Debby at 22.6°N, 82.1°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Debby at 22.2°N, 81.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Debby at 21.8°N, 80.9°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Debby at 21.5°N, 80.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 21.2°N, 79.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 20.9°N, 78.9°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 20.7°N, 78.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 20.6°N, 77.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 20.5°N, 76.7°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Debby at 20.4°N, 75.8°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Hurricane Debby (2024): A Comprehensive Retrospective
1. Formation and Meteorological History
Hurricane Debby originated from a tropical wave that moved off the west coast of Africa on July 26, 2024. The system gradually organized as it traversed the Atlantic, becoming a tropical depression on August 3 about 200 miles south-southeast of Havana, Cuba. It strengthened into a tropical storm later that day, receiving the name Debby.
Debby moved north-northwestward over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, intensifying into a Category 1 hurricane on August 4. It made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida, in the Big Bend region at 7:00 AM EDT on August 5, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h). After landfall, Debby weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across northern Florida and southeastern Georgia.
The storm then emerged off the coast of South Carolina, where it transitioned into a subtropical storm before making a second landfall near Bulls Bay, South Carolina, on August 8. Debby finally dissipated over the northeastern United States on August 9.
2. Impact and Damages
United States
Florida: Storm surge flooding of 3–6 feet along the Big Bend coast. Heavy rainfall of 10–15 inches, with isolated totals up to 20 inches, caused widespread flash flooding. One direct fatality reported. Estimated damage: $1.2 billion.
Georgia: Rainfall of 8–12 inches led to river flooding, especially along the Savannah River. Two indirect fatalities. Damage: $800 million.
South Carolina: Catastrophic flooding in the Lowcountry, with Charleston recording 14.5 inches of rain. Storm surge of 4–6 feet along the coast. Five direct fatalities. Damage: $1.5 billion.
North Carolina: Rainfall of 6–10 inches caused flash flooding in the Piedmont region. Two direct fatalities. Damage: $500 million.
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast: Heavy rain and gusty winds caused localized flooding and power outages. One direct fatality in Virginia. Damage: $200 million.
Canada
Quebec and Atlantic Canada: Remnants of Debby brought heavy rain and gusty winds, causing flooding and power outages. One direct fatality in Quebec. Damage: $100 million.
Total: 18 fatalities (12 direct, 6 indirect) and over $4 billion in damage across the U.S. and Canada.
3. Government Response and Relief Efforts
United States:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued disaster declarations for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted search and rescue operations in flooded areas.
The National Guard was activated in multiple states for sandbagging, high-water rescues, and debris removal.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provided low-interest disaster loans to affected businesses and homeowners.
Canada:
Public Safety Canada coordinated with provincial authorities in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
The Canadian Armed Forces assisted with flood response in Quebec.
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) were activated for eligible regions.
4. Aftermath and Recovery
Recovery efforts focused on restoring power, repairing infrastructure, and providing housing assistance. The storm highlighted the increasing risk of slow-moving tropical systems due to climate change, which can produce extreme rainfall and flooding far from the coast.
