Tropical Storm Fred is moving west-northwestward over the Eastern Atlantic.
Here's what you need to know about Tropical Storm Fred:
- Location at 11 p.m. Thursday: 22.0 N, 36.5 W
- How far is it?
- 915 mi. WNW of the Cape Verde Islands
- Winds: 40 mph
- Movement: WNW at 12 mph
- Pressure: 1,005 mb / 29.68 inches
Fred continues to weaken well out in the Atlantic. This storm will likely be downgraded to a tropical depression at some point early Friday.
The track is turning north due to an approaching front and will never get close to the United States.
Tropical Storm Fred Advisory
11 p.m. — Tropical Storm Fred is moving west-northwestward over the Eastern Atlantic.
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Fred was located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 36.5 West. Fred is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through early Saturday. A turn toward the northwest and a decrease in forward speed is forecast by late Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Fred is expected to become a remnant low
on Friday.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
Hazards affecting land
None.
Next Advisory
Next complete advisory at 5 p.m.