10:00am NHC Update:
Tropical Storm Fred is just south of the Dominican Republic coast. Winds have increased to 45 mph, moving WNW at 16. The high mountains of Hispaniola will weaken the storm, but it will likely regain strength and eventually make a right turn, affecting Florida by the weekend and into the eastern Gulf and then aim for the northern Gulf cost by late Sunday night or first thing Monday AM. Perhaps as a 65 mph Tropical Storm. Notice the cone of uncertainty includes all of Florida, the eastern Gulf and the southern and central portion of Alabama.
EARLY MORNING UPDATE:
Good Morning! There is much to discuss on today’s video. The dangerous heat continues toady and through the end of the week. The daily Heat Index will be 105 or higher. Scattered random storms, some strong will be around each day. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Fred, near Puerto Rico is aiming for the Southeast US and the Gulf. It could have an impact on Florida by the weekend. I have the latest track/cone from NHC. Behind Fred is Invest 95-L. Could this system become the Future Grace? Stay tuned.
Heat Advisory continues. High in the mid 90’s again. Low in the mid 70’s Scattered random storms. Some could be strong. Heat index 105 or higher.
Little Day to day change, highs in the mid 90’s Low in the mid 70’s. Scattered storms each day. By Monday we’ll be watching Fred approach the northern Gulf Coast.
Routine weekend forecast on the coast. Scattered hit or miss storms. By late Sunday we’ll be keeping a close eye on the Future track of Fred.
Tropical Storm Fred is approaching the Dominican Republic with 40 mph winds, moving WNW at 16. The high mountains of that nation will weaken the storm, but it will likely regain strength and eventually make a right turn, affecting Florida by the weekend and into the eastern Gulf and ten aim for the northern Gulf cost by late Sunday night/Monday AM.
Besides Fred, farther out in the Tropical Atlantic is Invest 95-L. Could this system get the name Grace? And, will this system, some day, be destined for the Gulf of Mexico?
