**Hurricane Debby Approaches Landfall in Florida's Big Bend Area**
According to a special update from the National Hurricane Center at 4 a.m. ET, Hurricane Debby is nearing landfall, with its eyewall making landfall in the Florida Big Bend region.
Landfall occurs when the center of the storm’s eye crosses over land.
Debby is currently producing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, with stronger gusts. The storm is approximately 40 miles west-northwest of Cedar Key, 80 miles south-southeast of Tallahassee, and moving north-northeast at 12 mph.
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**City-by-City Forecast: What to Expect Along Hurricane Debby's Path**
**From CNN Meteorologist Robert Shackelford**
Hurricane Debby is unleashing strong winds and dangerous flooding across Florida early Monday. After making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend later this morning, the storm is forecasted to move northeast, impacting Georgia and South Carolina with severe weather.
Here’s what you can anticipate along Debby’s trajectory:
**Near Steinhatchee, Florida (Potential Landfall Area):**
- **Alerts:** Hurricane warning, storm surge warning, flood watch, tornado watch
- **Winds:** 65-85 mph, with gusts up to 95 mph expected; peak winds through Monday evening
- **Storm Surge:** 7-10 feet; peak surge through Monday evening
- **Rainfall:** Up to 10-15 inches; peak through Monday afternoon
- **Tornadoes:** Possible until 6 a.m. Monday
**Tallahassee, Florida:**
- **Alerts:** Tropical storm warning, flood watch
- **Winds:** 10-20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph; winds could exceed 50 mph and will peak through late Monday afternoon
- **Rainfall:** 4-8 inches possible; peaking through early Monday afternoon
**Jacksonville, Florida:**
- **Alerts:** Tropical storm warning, flood watch, tornado watch
- **Winds:** 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph; peaking from Monday night to Tuesday morning
- **Storm Surge:** 1-3 feet possible
- **Rainfall:** 4-8 inches; peaking from Monday morning to Wednesday evening
- **Tornadoes:** Possible until 6 a.m. Monday
**Savannah, Georgia:**
- **Alerts:** Tropical storm warning, flood watch, storm surge warning
- **Winds:** 30-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph; peaking from Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon
- **Storm Surge:** 2-4 feet; peak surge beginning Monday afternoon
- **Rainfall:** 12-18 inches; peaking from Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening
**Charleston, South Carolina:**
- **Alerts:** Tropical storm warning, flood watch, storm surge warning
- **Winds:** 25-45 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph; peaking from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday
- **Storm Surge:** 2-4 feet; peak surge beginning Monday afternoon
- **Rainfall:** 12-18 inches, with totals up to 30 inches; peaking Monday night to Thursday night