What is Tropical Storm Debby?
Q: What is Tropical Storm Debby?
A: Tropical Storm Debby was the fifth tropical storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season.
Q: When did Debby form?
A: Debby formed just off the coast of Africa on August 21 from a tropical wave.
Q: Where did Debby pass through?
A: After passing near the Cape Verde islands, Debby moved generally northwestward for much of its life.
Q: What was the peak intensity of Debby?
A: The peak intensity of Debby was 50mph (85km/h).
Q: Why did Debby weaken?
A: Strong wind shear weakened the storm.
Q: When did Debby dissipate?
A: Debby dissipated on August 27 over the northern Atlantic Ocean.
Q: What did computer models predict about Debby?
A: Most computer models consistently predicted Debby to move to the northwest throughout its lifetime, though intensity was more of a problem for forecasters.
