Heavy Rain, Coastal Flooding and Isolated Tornadoes Possible in Florida Panhandle from Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida is poised to rapidly intensify before landfall in Louisiana late Sunday. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to reach category 4 strength and produce “life-threatening storm surge, potentially catastrophic wind damage, and flooding rainfall” across the northern Gulf Coast.
Fred Made Landfall in Florida Panhandle as Strong Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Fred was gradually gaining strength and slowing down as it approached the Florida Panhandle Monday morning, with landfall expected near Panama City Monday afternoon.
Updated: Fred Regains Tropical Storm Status In The Gulf
Hazards such as heavy rain and potential flooding are still possible on Sunday, but the worst effects from Fred are expected to stay out over the Gulf and head for the Panhandle.
Fred Strengthens A Bit, Storm Surge Warnings Extended Eastward
Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are now in effect for a large portion of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend as Fred moves toward the north-northwest.
Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings Issued in Southwest Florida and Florida Keys Ahead of Fred
Tropical Depression Fred is expected to regain tropical storm strength by the time it approaches Southwest Florida Friday night, and a Tropical Storm Watch over the Keys and Straits of Florida has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning.
Regardless of Fred’s Path, Flooding is a Likely Hazard This Weekend in Florida
Wind and surge impacts could vary greatly in some places depending on Fred’s track, but the greatest hazard to most Floridians will be heavy rain and potential flooding.
Tropical Storm Fred Moving Across the Dominican Republic
The storm has the potential to affect a large portion of Florida this weekend with heavy rain and high winds, although the magnitude, location and timing of those impacts are still uncertain.
A Tropical Storm is Likely to Form Near Lesser Antilles by Tuesday
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six will be approaching Puerto Rico Tuesday, then the Florida Straits by week’s end.