Fred is still a tropical storm and is expected to turn northward during the weekend.

  • Location at 5 a.m. Friday: 23.2 N, 41.0 W
  • How far is it?
    • 1,315 mi. SW of the Azores
    • 2,477 mi. ESE of Cape Canaveral
  • Winds: 40 mph
  • Movement: WNW at 12 mph
  • Pressure: 1,007 mb / 29.74 inches

Fred's will never get close to the United States.

Tropical Storm Fred Advisory

5 a.m. — Fred regains tropical storm status.

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Fred was located near latitude 23.2 north, longitude 41.0 west. Fred is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and a decrease in forward speed are forecast by tonight, followed by a turn toward the north on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some fluctuations in strength are possible during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb 9.74 inches).

Hazards affecting land

None.

Next Advisory

Next complete advisory at 11a.m.