Tropical Storm Fred is expected to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast this week as it continues to strengthen on the road to the Florida Panhandle.
On Sunday, Fred reformed After maintaining a wind speed of 40 mph, it became a tropical storm again. Its re-enhancement led to tropical storm warnings in the Florida Panhandle.
at the same time, Tropical storm The area and the border between Alabama and Florida, including Panama City and the inland areas of southern Alabama, remain under observation.
Meteorologists expect Tropical Storm Fred to make landfall in the western part of the Florida Panhandle on Monday afternoon or evening. The arrival of the storm may cause some flash floods.
National Hurricane Center Rainfall is expected to be 4 to 8 inches along the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, and local rainfall can reach 12 inches.
At the same time, parts of Georgia, western Carolina, and southeastern and south-central Alabama may receive 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, while local areas may receive up to 9 inches of rainfall.
Storm surge warnings have also been issued along the Florida panhandle from Indian Pass to Stan Hatch River. Fred is expected to cause squally winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy rains in southern Florida and the islands.
Georgia, Carolina and Alabama are expected to continue to wind and rain next week.
Fred’s prediction is tracking Tropical storm The Grace headed to Haiti after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti on Saturday.
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