Tropical Storm Debby affects Southeastern Georgia August 2024; and as a result, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Debby Affects Southeastern Georgia: August 2024 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Debby — which is currently approximately 50 miles east of Valdosta in Georgia and moving northeast at a speed of six miles per hour — are at 45 miles per hour, which means that it is currently a minimal tropical storm.
Landfall of what was once a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour occurred near Steinhatchee in the Big Bend area of the state of Florida at approximately 7:00 this morning, Monday, August 5, 2024. Of the at least four fatalities which were reported, two were children. Electrical power lines were down, which resulted in approximately 250,000 homes without electrical power. Trees were uprooted as well.
A state of emergency in all 159 counties has been declared by Brian Kemp, who is the current governor of the state of Georgia.
The outermost bands of this tropical storm are already currently affecting portions of southern South Carolina.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from:
- Saint Augustine in Florida to South Santee River in South Carolina
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
- North of South Santee River in South Carolina to Cape Fear in North Carolina
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from:
- The Mouth of the Saint Mary’s River in Georgia to South Santee River in South Carolina
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from:
- North of South Santee River in South Carolina to Cape Fear in North Carolina
Significant precipitation of up to 18 inches is possible in across portions the southeastern United States, which is expected to result in considerably significant urban flooding and flash flooding.
Rough surf and strong rip currents are currently affecting much of the southeastern United States. A storm surge of as high as four feet above normal is expected to contribute to the aforementioned significant flooding of portions of South Carolina and North Carolina.
Expect windy conditions to occur over much of the state of Florida. An isolated tornado is possible — especially in southeastern Georgia and the coast of South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to briefly reemerge over the Atlantic Ocean before moving inland over the eastern coast of South Carolina.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from southeastern Georgia, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are 15 airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- American Airlines has issued travel alerts for:
- 15 airports in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Friday, August 9, 2024; and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- 15 airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Sunday, August 11, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Delta Air Lines has issued travel alerts for:
- Nine airports in four states for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Valdosta in Georgia and seven airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Thursday, August 8, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- United Airlines has issued travel alerts for:
- 17 airports in four states for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Thursday, August 15, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Four airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Tuesday, August 13, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Alaska Airlines has issued travel alerts for Tampa, Orlando, and North Charleston for Sunday, August 4, 2024 through Tuesday, August 6, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Southwest Airlines has issued travel alerts for:
- Six airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Monday, August 19, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Charleston, Jacksonville, Myrtle Beach, and Savannah for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Wednesday, August 21, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- JetBlue Airways has issued travel alerts for:
- Charleston, Jacksonville, and Savannah-Hilton Head for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Nine airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Frontier Airlines has issued travel alerts for twelve airports in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
- Spirit Airlines has issued travel alerts for:
- Fort Myers and Tampa for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Monday, August 12, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Charleston and Myrtle Beach for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Allegiant Air has issued travel alerts for ten airports in Florida for Friday, August 2, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024.
- Breeze Airways has issued travel alerts for:
- Charleston and five airports in Florida for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Wednesday, August 21, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Five airports in five states for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Wednesday, August 21, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Silver Airways has issued travel alerts for five airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Tuesday, August 6, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued travel alerts for Orlando and Tampa for Monday, August 5, 2024.
- Porter Airlines has issued travel alerts for Orlando and Fort Lauderdale for Monday, August 5, 2024.
- Aeromexico has issued travel alerts for Tampa, Miami, and Orlando for Sunday, August 4, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Thursday, August 8, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has issued travel alerts for:
- Nine airports in four states for Monday, August 5, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024; and Saturday, August 10, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Valdosta in Georgia and seven airports in Florida for Saturday, August 3, 2024 through Monday, August 5, 2024; and Thursday, August 8, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
Final Boarding Call
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
The outer bands of Tropical Storm Debby approach Tampa Bay. Photograph ©2024 by Brian Cohen.
