Saturday morning tropical weather forecast
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Saturday morning tropical weather forecast

Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says Fred will be less of an issue than first feared, but Tropical Storm Grace has formed on a similar track.

Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says Fred will be less of an issue than first feared, but Tropical Storm Grace has formed on a similar track.

Tropical storm warnings canceled for most of Florida; heavy rain still expected in Bay Area

Tropical storm warnings canceled for most of Florida; heavy rain still expected in Bay Area

Tropical Storm Fred is expected to stay offshore as it passes Florida, but that doesn't mean we'll escape it's effects. Sunday will be a breezy day with heavy rain and possible flooding, forecasters warn. Meanwhile, another storm could be following a similar path.

Tropical Storm Fred is expected to stay offshore as it passes Florida, but that doesn't mean we'll escape it's effects. Sunday will be a breezy day with heavy rain and possible flooding, forecasters warn. Meanwhile, another storm could be following a similar path.

Tropical weather forecast Friday night update
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Tropical weather forecast Friday night update

The forecast track continued to move Tropical Depression Fred off Florida?s coast Saturday, keeping Bay Area counties out of the cone of uncertainty.

The forecast track continued to move Tropical Depression Fred off Florida?s coast Saturday, keeping Bay Area counties out of the cone of uncertainty.

Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred

Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred

One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.

One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.

Will Fred impact the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason opener?

Will Fred impact the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason opener?

The defending Super Bowl champions are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals for the first preseason game on Saturday night, but with Fred swirling south of Florida and on track to bring stormy weather to the Bay Area, the kickoff time could change.

The defending Super Bowl champions are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals for the first preseason game on Saturday night, but with Fred swirling south of Florida and on track to bring stormy weather to the Bay Area, the kickoff time could change.

Tropical weather forecast Friday evening update
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Tropical weather forecast Friday evening update

FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shows Tropical Depression Fred's potential move to the west, and then a potential storm brewing in the Atlantic, which could become a named storm, Grace.

FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shows Tropical Depression Fred's potential move to the west, and then a potential storm brewing in the Atlantic, which could become a named storm, Grace.

Tropical Depression Fred: Watches, warnings issued
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Tropical Depression Fred: Watches, warnings issued

Meteorologist Jim Weber explains what is expected from Tropical Depression Fred based on the current track. He says this will be a rain event, not a wind event, for the west coast of Florida.

Meteorologist Jim Weber explains what is expected from Tropical Depression Fred based on the current track. He says this will be a rain event, not a wind event, for the west coast of Florida.

Tropical Depression Fred Friday morning update
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Tropical Depression Fred Friday morning update

Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Sunday, the Bay Area will see areas of heavy rain with tropical storm force winds, especially if storm passes just to our west. None of the reliable models forecast Fred to be a hurricane.

Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Sunday, the Bay Area will see areas of heavy rain with tropical storm force winds, especially if storm passes just to our west. None of the reliable models forecast Fred to be a hurricane.

Disorganized Tropical Storm Fred will likely be a ‘rainmaker’ for Bay Area this weekend

Disorganized Tropical Storm Fred will likely be a ‘rainmaker’ for Bay Area this weekend

Former Tropical Storm Fred remained a tropical depression after exiting rough terrain of Hispaniola but is forecast to return to tropical storm status in the coming days as it drifts into warmer waters. The first watches for Florida have been issued.

Former Tropical Storm Fred remained a tropical depression after exiting rough terrain of Hispaniola but is forecast to return to tropical storm status in the coming days as it drifts into warmer waters. The first watches for Florida have been issued.