As the center of Tropical Storm Debby enters the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday night and approaches South Carolina, Savannah and other parts of Coastal Georgia remain under a tropical storm warning until further notice.
However, rainfall in Savannah has been lower than what was initially forecast by the National Weather Service. About 8 inches have fallen since Monday, with another 5 inches forecast through Friday — taken together, about two-thirds the amount of rainfall that was originally forecast by week’s end.
Parts of Savannah’s west side are significantly flooded, including the Tremont Park neighborhood, with high water levels on Ogeechee Road east of Interstate 516.
A list of current and anticipated road closures can be found on the city’s website, which also includes a map of flood-prone areas.
Walking around the Ardsley Park neighborhood in central Savannah, there’s not much flooding to be seen. Very few downed branches, in an area that has many live oak trees. #Debby pic.twitter.com/TI4eHcGUYU
— Benjamin Payne (@benjaminpayne) August 6, 2024
Curfews had been in effect in Savannah and Chatham County from Monday night through Tuesday morning, but no more curfews will be issued, according to Chatham Emergency Management Agency director Dennis Jones.
The Savannah Fire Department conducted 18 water rescues on Monday, according to the city. No injuries or deaths were reported.
Schools in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System were closed Tuesday and will remain closed Wednesday.
This article comes to Now Habersham in partnership with GPB News
