Coastal Georgia facing ‘historic’ rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby

In the pouring rain, Hershey Stepherson, left, and Bryan Burc, right, use a five gallon bucket to fill a sandbag while preparing for Hurricane Debby, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Savannah, Ga.
Hershey Stepherson, left, and Bryan Burc, right, use a five gallon bucket to fill a sandbag while preparing for Hurricane Debby, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Debby reached the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Updated at 5:44 p.m.

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Coastal Georgia is expecting intense rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby, which will likely bring widespread flooding, road closures and downed trees and power lines.