After Debby, Florida Keys Infrastructure Intact

Major Florida Keys & Key West infrastructure remains intact throughout the 125-mile-long island chain after Hurricane Debby’s outer storm bands brushed the Keys this past weekend, bringing rain and wind but no significant impacts.  

Key West and Florida Keys Marathon international airports were not affected by the storm and remained open and operational. Some flight arrivals and departures were delayed or cancelled due to the weather. Passengers with reservations during the next day or two should continue contacting their airline to ensure flights are not impacted by weather in other regions.

Most land-based attractions, museums, restaurants and other businesses of interest to visitors remained open as the storm passed by the islands. Dive and fishing charterboats suspended operations, but are to return to normal operations as wind and seas subside. A “small craft should exercise caution” advisory for boaters, issued by the Florida Keys National Weather Service, should be discontinued by Monday night, said Jon Rizzo, the warning coordination meteorologist.

Electric utilities reported several outages that were quickly repaired.

The Florida Keys Overseas Highway, including all 42 bridges, is open, said Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay.

No emergency protective actions, including visitor or resident evacuations, were taken by Monroe County Emergency Management officials who closely monitored the tropical cyclone.

The National Hurricane Center discontinued tropical storm warnings and watches for all Keys land areas Sunday morning.

Live Florida Keys webcams: https://fla-keys.com/webcams/

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