Saturday, August 10, 2024 Hurricane Debby finally moved out of the U.S. on Saturday after spending the better part of a week unleashing tornadoes, flooding, and damaging homes as it traveled up the East Coast, having first made landfall in Florida as a hurricane.
On its last day over the U.S., Debby inundated south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania with rain, prompting evacuations and rescues by helicopter.
The post-tropical cyclone continued to drop rain on New England and southern Quebec, Canada, on Friday night, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday morning as the system moved northeast. Some of the worst flash flooding in New York occurred on Friday in villages and hamlets in a largely rural area south of the Finger Lakes. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide state of emergency on Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Debby unleashed heavy rain, powerful winds, and severe flooding across the Tri-State Area.
The storm wreaked havoc on air travel, causing significant disruptions at major airports, including numerous flight cancellations and delays. As the state braced for further impact, emergency services mobilized to address the escalating threat of severe weather, including potential tornadoes and widespread power outages. Emergency Declaration and Response: Governor Hochul swiftly declared a statewide state of emergency as the remnants of Hurricane Debby swept through the Tri-State Area.
The storm’s heavy rain, strong winds, and hi.