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Fred Looking Much More Organized This Morning, May Be Getting Stronger
Tropical Storm Fred is looking more organized this morning. The Hurricane Hunters are investigating the storm right now. Continue reading
The Latest on Grace and TD 8
Tropical Depression Grace remains weak and disorganized this morning passing near the southern coast of Haiti. It appears to be taking a more southerly track than forecast. It will eventually get into the Gulf but its eventually destination is unclear. TD #8 is passing around Bermuda this morning and is expected to become Tropical Storm Henri later today. Continue reading
Grace Weakens to a Depression
Grace remains very disorganized this afternoon. It still could restrengthen tonight before moving over Hispaniola on Monday. Continue reading
Strong Storms over Eastern Walker, Western Jefferson Counties
Lots of lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds, although the storms are not severe. Continue reading
Fred a Little Stronger at 4 p.m.
The NHC thinks Tropical Storm Fred is a little stronger based on satellite data, and top winds are now estimated to be 45 mph. Continue reading
A Few Notes on Fred at 3:30 p.m.
Fred seems to be getting better organized over the Gulf of Mexico. A lot of the guidance is shifting further east today, meaning landfall may be between Destin and Panama City instead of over the western Panhandle. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over Alabama
They are not severe, but lots of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty wind though. Continue reading
Alabama Update and Latest on Fred and Grace at 1 p.m.
Not much change in Fred or Grace. Lots of heat and humidity over Alabama, with showers beginning to make the trek toward becoming storms. Continue reading
Notes on Fred at 10:45 a.m.
Tropical Storm Fred is slowly organizing over the southeastern Gulf. Continue reading
Fred Again a Tropical Storm over the Eastern Gulf of Mexico
Satellite imagery and reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane
Hunter aircraft indicate that the remnants of Fred have re-developed into a tropical cyclone over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Continue reading
