Hurricane Debby arrived in Florida with what the media have called “nocturnal tornadoes”.
These are particularly dangerous as they are obscured by the darkness of night, and have a much higher fatality rate than their daylight counterparts.
Residents should certainly stay on the lower floors of their buildings.
Trees uprooted by winds could also pose a risk.
This is the third tropical storm the tropics experience this season – making it a very active one.
Ocean temperatures are said to be higher than usual.
Debby is currently between and 1 and 2 category storm.
Georgia and South Carolina will also be affected, but it seems from the current trajectory that northern Florida will bear the brunt.
Flooding could last until Friday.
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