Storm Updates: Tracking Storm Forecasted to Become Debby

Aug 04, 2024, 5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Update: System Forecasted to Become Hurricane Debby Update for Daytona Beach Locations

Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 p.m.

Emergency management personnel at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida, campus continue to track the path of the disturbance that is expected to become Hurricane Debby.

This storm system is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the Big Bend area sometime late Sunday, Aug. 4, or early Monday, Aug. 5. The system may then slow down and produce heavy flooding conditions across the Southeast, which may impact the Daytona Beach area.

Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of Florida.

Florida and the Southeast coast will see flooding rain from this system.

Gusty winds, coastal flooding and a few tornadoes are also expected impacts.

It is important to take all precautions for safety. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority, and we are planning for all possible contingencies. Students are encouraged to keep in close contact with their parents, and parents should check in regularly with their students, both on and off campus. At this time, campus is expected to be open Monday under normal operations.

If you haven’t already, familiarize yourself with hurricane preparedness and your personal safety and evacuation plans. If conditions change and should require the university to close and evacuate the campus, information concerning local shelters, as identified by Volusia County Emergency Management, will be provided and students will be assisted in getting there, if needed. As any additional information is received, we will make decisions at the earliest possible opportunity.

As a reminder, strong winds and dangerous tides could persist for days. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avoid beachside activities until it is safe to resume these activities. Additionally, any flooding or standing water can cause dangerous conditions. Do not drive through flooded areas and avoid wading into any standing water.

Additional storm preparation resources are listed below:

The university will provide updates should we receive more information regarding the storm’s track and its effect on the Daytona Beach area. Look for updates via the Embry-Riddle Newsroom as well as ERNIE.

System Forecasted to Become Tropical Storm Debby Update for Daytona Beach Locations

Saturday, August 3, 12 p.m.

Emergency management personnel at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida, campus are closely tracking the path of the disturbance that is expected to become Tropical Storm Debby. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority, and we are planning for all possible contingencies.

This storm system is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the Big Bend area sometime late Sunday, Aug. 4, or early Monday, Aug. 5. For Central Florida, the National Weather Service forecasts 2-4 inches of rain in some areas, with 4-6 inches north of Interstate 4 over the weekend.

While impacts to Daytona Beach and Volusia County are currently expected to be minimal, it is important to take all precautions for safety.

Though, as of this writing, this storm system isn’t expected to severely impact our Daytona Beach locations, students, faculty and staff should be familiar with hurricane preparedness. Please familiarize yourself with your evacuation plans. If conditions change and should require the university to close and evacuate the campus, information concerning local shelters, as identified by Volusia County Emergency Management, will be provided and students will be assisted in getting there, if needed. As forecasting models become increasingly accurate, we will make decisions at the earliest possible opportunity.

Additional storm preparation resources are listed below: