Tropical Storm Fred

There were 21 tropical storms, seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes this year in the Atlantic basin. Florida was largely spared the worst.

Franklin County was spared significant property damage during Tropical Storm Fred, but the storm decimated sea turtle nests along its beaches.

A dirt road that provides the only access to Alligator Point washed out again during Tropical Storm Fred, along with reports downed trees and power lines.

Coastal waters from Hernando County to the north were under a coastal flood advisory Tuesday morning, and beaches across the greater Tampa Bay region are at risk of dangerous rip currents.

Tropical Depression Grace no longer appears to be a threat to Florida, while potential tropical storm Henri will pass south of Bermuda during the next few days.

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall in Cape San Blas in the Florida Panhandle, and that area could receive up to a foot of rain. The greater Tampa Bay region could experience rain bands and dangerous rip currents.

Forecasters say heavy rainfall from Grace could impact portions of Cuba, the Bahamas, and Florida by mid to late week — but the forecast uncertainty is much higher than usual.

The heaviest bands directly associated with Fred are expected to stay offshore from the greater Tampa Bay region.

Residents of Central and North Florida are likely to see heavy rain, pockets of flash flooding, and a chance of isolated tornadoes Sunday into Monday.

The Florida Keys are under a tropical storm warning, and a tropical storm watch was issued from Englewood to Bonita Beach with Fred expected to pass near the greater Tampa Bay region on Sunday.

Tropical Depression Fred is expected to regain tropical storm strength by the time it approaches Southwest Florida Friday night, and a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the entire Florida Keys, and from Bonita Beach south to the Florida Bay.

Wind and surge impacts could vary greatly in some places depending on Fred's track, but the greatest hazard to most Floridians will be heavy rain and potential flooding.