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Tropical Storm Fred is expected to make landfall along the western panhandle of Florida on Monday afternoon or evening.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for much of the Panhandle with tropical storm force winds, heavy rain and storm surges all expected.
The heaviest rains will impact an area of Florida’s Big Bend Coast across the Panhandle where 4 to 8 inches of rain with isolated storm totals of 12 inches are expected.
Tropical storm warnings currently in effect.
(Fox News)
FRED INVITES TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR PANHANDLE
The deepest storm surge will occur along the coast near the eventual landing site. However, the current highest storm surge forecast is 3 to 5 feet from Indian Pass to Steinhatchee River, Florida.
Once on the ground, Fred will quickly weaken. Despite this, high total precipitation is expected along its way to Alabama and Georgia. Precipitation totals in these areas will vary from 4 to 7 inches with isolated spots of 10 inches through Tuesday.
Forecast precipitation totals through Wednesday.
(Fox News)
Following the earthquake on Saturday morning, Haiti has even more trouble on the way.
Tropical Depression Grace will pass through or approach Haiti on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, where total precipitation of 5 to 10 inches is likely.
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Heavy rains and recent damage could produce mudslides.
Grace will continue west towards the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula by the end of the week.
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