Tropical Storm Fred forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Fred formed in the northern Caribbean late Tuesday just south of Puerto Rico. Fred has winds of 40 mph and is expected to continue moving west, followed by a gradual northwest turn, across the Caribbean, slowly gaining strength before making landfall early Wednesday in the Dominican Republic.

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Fred needs to be closely monitored by the end of the week into the upcoming weekend. Impacts are possible to Florida by late week as Fred continues to move in a general northwest direction. When Fred impacts Florida, Fred is expected to have tropical storm strength with winds up to 50 mph.

Beyond the weekend, the rest of the Gulf Coast needs to closely monitor the storm as the current forecast moves Fred into the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The eventual track may move in the general direction of the Mississippi, Alabama, Florida Panhandle Gulf Coast region by late weekend and early next week as a strong tropical storm or hurricane. Florida and all areas in the South and Southeast need to begin preparing for possible impacts from Fred this weekend and next week.

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