Tallahassee, Fla. -
State emergency officials have confirmed that three people were killed as a result of Tropical Storm Debbie, which is a slow moving storm that dumped torrential rains across the state causing widespread flooding in many parts of the state.
The deaths were in Pinellas, Highlands and Polk counties according to state officials.
Update: 12:26pm 6-26-12
Tropical Storm Debbie continues to slowly weaken as it moves slowly across the Gulf of Mexico towards Central Florida. The newest projected path has been posted above.
Here's the latest from the NHC:
Location: 28.9°N 84.2°W
Moving: E at 3 mph
Min pressure: 993 mb
Max sustained: 40 mph
Orlando, Fla. -
Numerous fallen trees blocking roads have been reported across Orange County as Tropical Storm Debbie slowly moves across the Gulf of Mexico towards the northern sections of Central Florida and Marion County. The storm has dumped heavy rains across much of the state, especially in the Tampa and western sections of Orange County.
Overnight Tropical Storm Debbie changed course again and is now heading towards Central Florida's northern area and is expected to pass near Ocala.
Here's the latest NHC advisory:
Location: 28.6°N 85.2°W
Moving: NE at 3 mph
Min pressure: 995 mb
Max sustained: 45 mph
Tropical Storm Debbie has changed track and is now heading northeast, and is expected to hit Panama City and the Florida Panhandle. Maximum sustained winds are still at 60mph.
Here's the latest NHC advisory:
Location: 28.4°N 85.8°W
Moving: NE at 3 mph
Min pressure: 993 mb
Max sustained: 60 mph
Flooding, strong winds gusts, tornadoes and torrential rains continue as far south as Saint Petersburg and Orlando.
