Tropical Storm Debby Forms In Gulf

June 23, 2012

[Image of 5-day forecast and coastal areas under a warning or a watch]

Tropical Storm Debby formed in the Gulf of Mexico this afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Debby was located about 220 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and moving north at about 6 mph. Debby is forecast to change to a more westerly course, impacting southern Louisiana before making an eventual landfall in Texas.

Complete information is in the National Hurricane Center graphic above, click to enlarge.

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7 Responses to “Tropical Storm Debby Forms In Gulf”

  1. Jenna on June 24th, 2012 9:23 am

    We are going to Navarre beach on thursday. Hopefully it’s gonna make its way out of there. Hoping for the best!

  2. David Huie Green on June 23rd, 2012 11:47 pm

    CONSIDERING:
    “Hope it disrupts off shore drilling… That’ll result in higher prices in the futures market…”

    A little bit self-centered, aren’t we?

    David knowing hurricanes don’t listen

  3. Peggy on June 23rd, 2012 7:58 pm

    My son is going on a deep sea fishing trip in Destin, Fl. next Thurs. thru Sunday. Hope it’s gone by then.

  4. MikeM61 on June 23rd, 2012 7:56 pm

    Sweet… I’m long Natural Gas (UNG). Hope it disrupts off shore drilling… That’ll result in higher prices in the futures market…. BTW, when it’s over, don’t forget to crank up those air conditioners. Nat Gas reserves are too large right now and as a result the price is suppressed. Finally, I hope everyone stays safe.

  5. RodeoMom on June 23rd, 2012 5:26 pm

    Just pulled into Destin two hours ago. Hate that Debbie will effect any state, but thankful its not coming here! I know to expect rough water, some wind and rain…but I was very nervous, since we are camping for a week!

  6. Pam Wood Fiebig on June 23rd, 2012 5:20 pm

    Yeah, right, QB…Hello, Debbie ! She has indeed filled in to the west today. She could do a great deal quickly if she is left alone without sheer. From here (what do I know…it’s a tropical system and only a ping pong ball, goin’ where driven), but she is not going to move much, quickly, so we could be in for a perfect 3-4 cooler, rainy days, here and there as the bands pass…we could use water, not much, and heat relief is loved by plants and all animals…here’s hoping for a GOOD experience with Miss Debbie.

  7. Queenbee on June 23rd, 2012 4:12 pm

    Wow, the last time I checked (before my nap), most models had it going east across central Florida. What a switch. I guess that’s why they call them unpredictable. I wonder what we are going to get from it. Wind? Rain?

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