Tropical Storm Debby
Update #5
Debby continues off the coast of SC and is expected to move ashore this afternoon weakening into a depression. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue which may cause localized flooding in the Charleston, Charlotte and Wilmington areas.
Ports:
- The Georgia Port Authority is back to normal operations: https://gaports.com/blog/tropical-storm-debby-updates/
- The South Carolina Port Authority will have a delayed start to 0800: https://scspa.com/advisories/tropical-storm-debby-update/
- The North Carolina Port; the harbor is closed to in-bound vessel traffic. Terminal is open for gate operations under normal hours. More information to come as the storm moves further north on Thursday for Friday operations: https://ncports.com/
- JAXPORT: terminals are back to full operations https://www.jaxport.com/storm-update
| Port | USCG Condition | Vessel OPS | Gate OPS |
| JAX SSA | IV | Open | Open |
| JAX DP | IV | Open | Open |
| ILM | Yankee | Closed | Open |
| SAV GPA GCY | IV | Open | Open |
| SAV GPA OT | IV | Open | Open |
| TPA | IV | Open | Open |
| SCSPA | YANKEE | Open | Closed at 2 p.m. |
Update #4
Debby has moved out over the Atlantic Ocean and is not expected to strengthen, but the Carolinas can still see heavy rain, flooding, storm surge, gusty winds, and some tornadoes. Debby is expected to stay offshore through Wednesday before sliding back inland Thursday.
- The Georgia Port Authority: https://gaports.com/blog/tropical-storm-debby-updates/
- The South Carolina Port Authority: https://scspa.com/advisories/tropical-storm-debby-update/
- The North Carolina Port: https://ncports.com/
Current Port Status:
| Port | USCG Condition | Vessel OPS | Gate OPS |
| JAX SSA | IV | Open | Open |
| JAX DP | IV | Open | Open |
| ILM | ZULU | Closed | Open |
| SAV GPA GCY | YANKEE | Open | Open |
| SAV GPA OT | YANKEE | Open | Open |
| TPA | IV | Open | Open |
| SCSPA | YANKEE | Open* | Open* |
*SCSPA locations are operating with limited hours 0800-1400
Update #3
The worst part of Debby has moved out of Georgia and into the Carolinas. The storm is still moving very slowing dumping a lot of rain that is expected to cause flooding to coastal and inland areas.
- The Georgia Port Authority will reopen tomorrow: https://gaports.com/blog/tropical-storm-debby-updates/
- The South Carolina Port Authority is running reduced hours: https://scspa.com/advisories/tropical-storm-debby-update/
- The North Carolina Port is open, but not running vessels traffic: https://ncports.com/
Update #2
Debby is now well inland and the storm’s forward speed slowed to a crawl, the last report earlier this morning is 6mph. This means there will be excessive rainfall in Georgia and the Carolinas. Debby is expected to linger along the Southeast coast and produce significant flooding, gusting winds, prolonged inundation, and storm surge.
The storm is currently Southwest of Savannah and moving very slowly North Northeast making its way to Charleston.
Port Status:
GPA will be closed for all vessel and gate operations and expect to have a “late start” on Wednesday; although, they have not yet published a Wednesday opening time. https://gaports.com/blog/tropical-storm-debby-updates/
JAX Port and the Port of Tampa will likely resume normal operations tomorrow after a late start to the day.
Wilmington has no updates at this time.
SCSPA has yet to announce any changes to Vessel or Gate Ops; operating normal gate hours. They are monitoring the storm and will provide updates as necessary.
Update #1
August 5, 2024
…DEBBY EXPECTED TO CAUSE MAJOR FLOODING OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS…
Continued weakening is expected while the center of Debby remains over land tonight and Tuesday. By late Tuesday and thereafter, some restrengthening is anticipated as the center moves offshore. Going forward, the biggest threat from this slow-moving system system is extreme precipitation and flooding over the southeastern United States.
NOTICES
- GPA Garden City Terminal/Ocean Terminal will close at 3pm: https://gaports.com/blog/tropical-storm-debby-updates/
- JAXPORT remains open with no restrictions: https://www.jaxport.com/storm-update
We will continue to monitor terminals and rails and update as needed. For questions and inquiries please contact us.
