New Update: Tropical Storm Debby Expected To Become Hurricane As It Heads Toward US Coast

Tropical Storm Debby heading north toward the Big Bend of Florida from Cuba, and has sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said in an update early Sunday morning, Aug. 4.

It's expected to be a Category 1 or 2 hurricane when making landfall along Florida's west coast, which is projected for Monday morning, Aug. 5.

• Earlier report - System Approaching East Coast Could Strengthen To Tropical Storm: Projected Track, Timing

According to AccuWeather.com:

• There is a growing risk of tornadoes and waterspouts throughout the Florida peninsula this weekend.
• Rainfall totals could exceed 12 to 18 inches along the Southeast US coast next week, posing a major flooding and public safety risk. 

For the latest projected track and timing of the system, see the image above.

• Original report - Tropical System In Atlantic Could Become Named Storm, Affect East Coast

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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