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I-275 and other road closings, tornado watch, your photos: Here are news summaries to the latest stories on Tropical Storm Debby in Gulfport.

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Tropical Storm Debby blew into Gulfport today, dumping rain, flooding streets and creating a big mess. The storm's is not over yet, with more rain in the forecast for Monday.

Here's a roundup of stories on Sunday's events:

  1. Send Us Storm Photos, Updates: Photo Gallery of storm shots. From sending kayakers paddling through the streets to breaking signs and tree limbs, Debby was the uninvited guest who refused to leave.
  2. Tornado Watch Overnight: A tornado was spotted near Fort DeSoto Beach Sunday night. The Tornado Watch in Pinellas County and across Tampa Bay is extended until 5 a.m. Monday.
  3. Storm Closes I-275 South of Bayway: Don't even try to cross the Skyway bridge tonight. It's shut down due to wind gusts. The interstate is closed from the Pinellas Bayway to the bridge.
  4. Gulfport Beach Underwater: Gulfport seemed to get the brunt of the flooding Sunday. See for yourself, with this photo gallery.

 

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