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Savannah avoids brunt of Debby, tropical storm warning ends
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With the center of Tropical Storm Debby entering the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina Tuesday night, the tropical storm warning for Coastal Georgia is no longer in effect.
A flood watch remains in effect for Georgia's coastal counties through the morning of Friday, Aug. 9, with rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations of primary concern.
Rainfall in Savannah has been lower than what was initially forecast by the National Weather Service.
About 8 inches have fallen since Monday, with now fewer than two inches forecasted to fall before Friday — taken together, this comprises less than half 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.
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 remain closed Wednesday.
This story has been updated to reflect new weather guidance.
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