UF Alert-TS Debby UF classes at UF's campus in Gainesville canceled, offices closed Monday, August 5, because of Tropical Storm Debby.
Verbatim UF Alert message published on the official UF Alert archive at ufalert.ufl.edu on August 4, 2024
Alachua County was under a Tropical Storm Warning, Tornado Watch, and Flash Flood Watch simultaneously during the storm
Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region before weakening to a tropical storm over Gainesville
The brevity of the headline-style alert is characteristic of UF Alert closure notices, which point recipients to updates.emergency.ufl.edu for full context
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded overnight to a Category 1 hurricane from a tropical storm, according to the 5 a.m. National Hurricane Center advisory. While much remains unknown about the storm’s path, here’s what we know:
Hurricane Debby made landfall along the Florida Big Bend coast early Monday and will slowly move inland across the Suwannee River Valley of inland Northeast Florida through the day on Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts, and the storm is expected to weaken after Debby moves inland.
Forecasters advised the rainbands, strong wind gusts and isolated tornadoes will continue to move across northeast Florida through Monday night and early Tuesday, resulting in widespread flooding. Twenty-nine counties are under Tornado Watch, and 30 are under Flood Watch.
A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher are expected in 36 hours or less. A Tornado Watch is issued when tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring. A Flood Watch is issued when flooding is possible.
In Alachua County, which includes the UF Gainesville campus, a Tropical Storm Warning, a Tornado Watch and a Flash Flood Watch are in effect, with wind gusts of Tropical Storm strength expected on campus. Eight to 10 inches of rain is expected, with more in isolated areas, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. An evacuation order has been issued for those who live in mobile or manufactured homes, or flood-prone areas in Alachua County.
People should avoid travel during the storm if possible and use caution if they must travel. Do not drive through flooded areas and avoid downed trees and power lines. All UF units in the watch and warning areas, including main campus, should monitor forecasts and follow guidance from local officials.
UF announced on Sunday that its Gainesville campus is closed and classes are canceled Monday, Aug. 5. This includes all academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams.
Essential employees should check with their supervisors regarding scheduling. UF Health hospitals and the majority of its clinical practices are open, with few exceptions. For more on closures, visit UFHealth.org. UF/IFAS personnel, and others at locations throughout the state should follow their local government’s guidance and check with their supervisors for information regarding their work locations.
UF will continue to monitor and update the UF community on expected impacts as information becomes available. An announcement about UF’s operational status for Tuesday is expected Monday afternoon. Information about operational changes will be shared through official UF channels, including the UF Alert Emergency Notification System.
Full official monitoring update from updates.emergency.ufl.edu during Debby landfall day.
Replaces reconstructed SMS-style update with complete published notice.
The University of Florida will return to normal operating status effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 6. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well.
Verbatim text from UF Emergency Weather Updates, the official UF Alert companion blog used to publish detailed storm guidance
Specific reopening time of '12:01 a.m. EDT Tuesday, August 6' avoids end-of-day ambiguity and gives operational staff a clear cutover moment
The campus closure lasted approximately one day, shorter than the two-day closures for Hurricanes Helene and Milton later in the 2024 season
Due to Tropical Storm Debby, which is forecasted to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, the University of Florida’s campus in Gainesville will be closed and classes are canceled for Monday, Aug. 5, including all academic and student-related activities, online classes and exams.
The university expects to make an announcement tomorrow on its plans to resume classes and normal campus operations.
Only essential university personnel should report for work on Monday, Aug. 5, and other personnel should not come to campus. Contact your supervisor if you have questions regarding your role as an essential employee. UF’s essential employee policy is available at https://policy.ufl.edu/policy/essential-employees/ .
Students living in campus residence halls should plan to stay in them. Students who live off campus should follow local and state guidance for preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane. Fresh Florida Dining will continue to provide services, with updates available at https://dineoncampus.com/UF/hurricane-hours .
UF Health hospitals and the majority of its clinical practices will remain open; however, UF Health Archer Family Health Care, UF Health Family Medicine – Lake City, UF Health Family Medicine – Old Town, will be closed Monday. For up-to-date information about closures, visit UFHealth.org .
UF/IFAS and other UF personnel outside of Alachua County should adhere to their county government closures and consult their supervisors.
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is also closed Monday, Aug. 5, and operating on the same schedule as the University of Florida. Should Tropical Storm Debby further impact the school schedule this week, communications will be sent to families via phone, email and text. Announcements will be posted on the website ( http://pkyonge.ufl.edu ) and shared via Facebook.
Supervisors, please ensure that all employees are informed of this closure. Notices of any scheduling changes can be found through a link on the UF home page or on the information line at 866-UF-FACTS or 866-833-2287. Time reporting information will be provided by UF Human Resources next week.
Bus and shuttle services will be dictated by wind and weather conditions. Please follow the City of Gainesville and RTS on Facebook for up-to-date information. Check go-rts.com for routes and schedules. Students who live on campus may keep their cars on campus. Students who live off campus should utilize their normal parking arrangements.
As always, students and employees in need of immediate help should dial 911. For non-emergencies, students may also contact U Matter We Care at the self-referral form . Employees may call the Employee Assistance Program at (352) 273-1765 or go to https://eap.ufl.edu/
Cascade from official UF emergency weather archive; full page text.
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Debby, which has strengthened from Tropical Depression Four, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s path, here’s what we know today:
Tropical Storm Debby continues to slowly strengthen over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall in the Florida Big Bend region, according to the National Hurricane Center. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Florida coast from the Suwannee River to the Ochlockonee River with tropical storm conditions beginning Sunday evening.
In Alachua County, which includes the UF Gainesville campus, a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect east of I-75 and a Tropical Storm Warning is in place west of I-75, with outer rainbands expected to increase late Sunday through Monday night. All UF units in the watch and warning areas, including main campus, should monitor forecasts, follow guidance from local officials and finalize their preparations today. UF officials expect to announce a decision Sunday afternoon regarding campus operations and class schedules.
A Hurricane Warning is issued when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher are expected in 36 hours or less. A Tropical Storm Watch is issued when a tropical cyclone containing winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher are possible , generally within 48 hours.
Areas along the west coast under Tropical Storm Warning, including Tampa Bay and the Lower Florida Keys, are expected to begin experiencing bands of heavy rainfall Sunday. There is a possibility of life-threatening inundation from storm surge along portions of the west coast of Florida from Bonita Beach in Southwest Florida to Aucilla River in the Panhandle, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor, where a Storm Surge Watch is in effect.
Tropical Storm Warnings are also in effect for The Florida Keys west of the Seven Mile Bridge including the Dry Tortugas; the Florida coast south of the Suwannee River to East Cape Sable and the Florida coast west of the Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass. Rainfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are expected, with isolated areas seeing up to 18 inches.
On the East Coast, storm surge inundation of up to 3 feet is possible, especially for locations north of St. Augustine to Brunswick, Ga. Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy coastal rainfall combined with surge will create flooding issues, especially in poor drainage areas of coastal communities, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
A Flood Watch is in effect for 31 counties, including Alachua.
We will continue to monitor and update the UF community on expected impacts as information becomes available.
Helpful Links
• National Weather Service-Jacksonville Briefing Slides
• National Hurricane Center (Forecast updates issued at 5 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, and 11 PM)
• Download the Florida Storms App for updates from UF Weather Center/FPREN
Cascade from official UF emergency weather archive; full page text.
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Depression Four, which has strengthened from Potential Tropical Cyclone 4, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Here’s what we know today:
Tropical Depression Four formed south of Cuba last night and will likely become Tropical Storm Debby as it tracks northward off the Florida west coast later today into tonight. It is predicted to strengthen over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Rainfall will increase Sunday, with deteriorating conditions Sunday night into Monday.
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for portions of West-Central Florida and the Big Bend region, where hurricane conditions are possible late Sunday. Tropical storm conditions are expected farther south along Florida’s west coast, including the Tampa Bay area, and across the Dry Tortugas where Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect.
There is a possibility of life-threatening inundation from storm surge along portions of the west coast of Florida from Bonita Beach to Aucilla River, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor, where a Storm Surge Watch is in effect.
The impacts from storm surge, strong winds, and heavy rains are possible elsewhere in Florida and along the southeast coast.
UF units in the Peninsula, including the main campus, and Big Bend should monitor the system’s progress through the weekend and be prepared to implement plans.
UF units with operations in the watch and warning areas in central and southern Florida should follow guidance from local officials.
Additionally, UF officials expect to announce a decision Sunday regarding campus operations and class schedules for Gainesville, where potential heavy rainfall is expected beginning late Sunday into Monday. The current forecast is for 5-6 inches through Wednesday. It is uncertain if Gainesville will experience any tropical storm winds, although the latest forecasts predict that will be limited to coastal and marine areas.
We will continue to monitor and update the UF community on expected impacts as information becomes available.
Helpful Links
• National Weather Service-Jacksonville Briefing Slides
• National Hurricane Center (Forecast updates issued at 5 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, and 11 PM)
• Download the Florida Storms App for updates from UF Weather Center/FPREN
The next planned update will be on Sunday.
Cascade from official UF emergency weather archive; full page text.
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. While much remains unknown, here’s what we know today:
The current tropical disturbance is currently crossing eastern Cuba and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rains to portions of the Florida peninsula. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the southwest coast of the Florida peninsula from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach. While the storm is a disorganized system currently, the disturbance is expected to develop once in the Florida Straits or the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next few days.
Tropical storm conditions are expected beginning late Saturday night in the warning area and are possible in the watch area.
According to the National Hurricane Center, additional warnings and watches may be required for a portion of these areas late Friday into Saturday.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within 36 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
UF units in the Peninsula, including the main campus, and Big Bend should monitor the system’s progress through the weekend and be prepared to implement plans.
UF units with operations in the watch and warning areas in central and southern Florida should follow guidance from local officials.
Additionally, no operational changes are anticipated for the UF campus in Gainesville, where potential heavy rainfall is expected beginning late Sunday into Monday. The current forecast is for 5-6 inches through Wednesday. Currently, it is uncertain if Gainesville will experience any tropical storm winds, although the latest forecasts predict that will be limited to coastal and marine areas.
We will continue to monitor and update the UF community on expected impacts as information becomes available.
Helpful Links
• National Weather Service-Jacksonville Briefing Slides
• National Hurricane Center (Forecast updates issued at 5 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, and 11 PM)
• Download the Florida Storms App for updates from UF Weather Center/FPREN
The next planned update will be on Saturday afternoon.
Cascade from official UF emergency weather archive; full page text.
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UF Alert-TS Debby UF classes at UF's campus in Gainesville canceled, offices closed Monday, August 5, because of Tropical Storm Debby.
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Unanimous that the source is present, identifying the issuing authority.
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Tropical Storm Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region on August 5, 2024, before weakening as it moved through north-central Florida. The University of Florida's Gainesville campus sat directly in the storm's path. The university closed the campus and canceled all classes for the day, with Alachua County simultaneously under a Tropical Storm Warning, a Tornado Watch, and a Flash Flood Watch. Twenty-nine Florida counties were under tornado watches as Debby's outer bands spawned isolated tornadoes. The university returned to normal operations at 12:01 AM EDT on August 6, marking a relatively quick turnaround compared to the multi-day closures for Hurricanes Helene (September) and Milton (October) later that season. Debby was the first of three named storms to affect UF campus operations during the historically active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Analysis
Key Findings
01Tropical Storm Debby was the first of three named storms to close the UF Gainesville campus in the 2024 hurricane season
02The one-day closure was shorter than subsequent hurricane closures, reflecting the storm's relatively quick passage through the area
03Alachua County was under three simultaneous weather warnings during the storm: Tropical Storm Warning, Tornado Watch, and Flash Flood Watch
Outcome
The Gainesville campus experienced heavy rain and tropical storm force wind gusts but avoided major damage. The university reopened the following day. No campus injuries were reported.
Campus Alert Archive. "University of Florida: Tropical Storm Debby closes campus for a day amid tornado and flood watches." Incident of August 5, 2024. Added May 2026; last updated July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-florida-hurricane-debby-2024-08-05/