Fred restrengthened into a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday morning, bypassing the Bay Area en route to a landfall near the Alabama-Florida border.
Tropical Depression Fred continued to struggle Saturday as it skirted the coast of Cuba. Now just a tropical wave, the system’s eventual impact on Florida will be less than first feared.
Tropical Storm Fred is expected to stay offshore as it passes Florida, but that doesn't mean we'll escape it's effects. Sunday will be a breezy day with heavy rain and possible flooding, forecasters warn. Meanwhile, another storm could be following a similar path.
Former Tropical Storm Fred remained a tropical depression after exiting rough terrain of Hispaniola but is forecast to return to tropical storm status in the coming days as it drifts into warmer waters. The first watches for Florida have been issued.
Tropical Storm Fred is expected to make its way over Hispaniola Wednesday as it continues to battle drier air, and soon, land interaction. Its impact on Florida will depend on its structure once it passes over the mountainous terrain.