The East Coast was dealing with severe weather from the remnants of Debby, causing dangerous flash flooding, tornado threats, and multiple flood warnings stretching from the Carolinas to New England. Flood watches and warnings were in place for more than 35 million people, leading to states declaring emergencies and swift-water rescue teams being deployed. Major flooding hit areas in Pennsylvania and New York, with mandatory evacuations due to property damage and potential life-threatening situations. The storm also caused power outages, flight cancellations, and delays in multiple states. Debby, downgraded to a post-tropical storm, continued to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding warnings along the Mid-Atlantic coast. Despite moving out of some areas, officials warned that dangerous floodwaters would continue to impact regions through the weekend. Downed trees caused train delays and the rescheduling of events like the New York Yankees game. The storm’s main threat remained the significant amount of rain it could produce, leading to evacuations and rescues in some areas. As Debby moved northeast, a cold front brought record low temperatures to the central Plains, Mississippi Valley, and northern Minnesota, offering relief from the summer heat for many regions.
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Debby’s Floodwaters Prompt Emergency and Disaster Declarations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
