Summary: What is currently Tropical Depression Fred is currently centered near the north coast of Cuba. It is tracking toward the west-northwest at 10 mph and is forecast to restrengthen into a Tropical Storm, cross the Florida Keys on Saturday, and then move into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, spreading tropical rains to the Florida Peninsula today and through the weekend. From today into Monday, heavy rain could lead to areal, urban, small stream, and exacerbated river flooding across southern and central Florida into the Big Bend. From Sunday onward, heavy rain and flood impacts could extend into other portions of the Southeast and into southern and central Appalachians and Piedmont. The heavy rain should be the main threat with Fred, as its winds are currently forecast to stay under 50 mph. The risk of tropical storm conditions will continue to spread northward along the Florida west coast and to the Florida Panhandle Sunday and Monday. Current Advisories: Florida
Florida
Topical Storm Warning
Tropical Storm conditions are expected across the Florida Keys and Florida Bay tomorrow (Saturday)
- 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph
- 3-6+ inches additional rain
- Somewhat favorable for tornadoes
Tropical Storm Watch
Tropical Storm conditions are possible late Saturday into Sunday along the southwestern coast of Florida from Englewood south and east to Ocean Reef.
- 25-35mph winds with gusts up to 45mph
- 3-6+ inches additional rain
- Flash flooding and river rises likely
- Somewhat favorable for tornadoes
Meanwhile an additional system, "Invest 95L," is currently sitting east of the Lesser Antilles, with a high probability of developing and following a similar path through the Caribbean as TS Fred
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