Tropics Watch: Tropical Depression Fred could bring heavy rains to South Carolina

Tropical Storm Fred Path: Florida Panhandle Could See Heavy Rains After Landfall

TROPICAL STORM FRED 11 P.M. UPDATE: System found to be a little stronger; dangerous storm surge expected along Panhandle on Monday

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Update: Tropical Storm Fred Tropical Storm Fred continues to slowly organize/strengthen with maximum sustained winds now at 60 MPH (as of 11 AM Monday) Impacts: Heavy Rain / Flooding Gusty Winds Severe / Tornado (Greatest tornado threat will be to the East/Northeast of Fred's center) What this means for us: Downed Trees Downed Power lines Dangerous Driving Conditions Possible property damage As Fred enters our area we anticipate downed trees and power lines, we ask citizens to be cautious and pa