Intense Winds Batter Coastal Florida as Hurricane Debby Nears

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Florida’s Gulf Coast was lashed by strong winds and rain as Hurricane Debby drew closer on Sunday, August 4.

Footage recorded by X user @Sebdo12 shows trees being battered by intense gusts on Anna Maria Island.

The National Hurricane Centre officially declared Tropical Storm Debby had intensified into a Hurricane as of 11pm local time on Sunday night. Credit: @Sebdo12 via Storyful

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