Tropical Storm Fred continues to weaken in the far eastern Atlantic. There is no threat to land.

Fred continues to move away from the Cape Verde Islands in the far Eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is moving into an environment that is not conducive to further development.

  • Location at 11 p.m.: 19.4 N, 29.1 W
  • How far is it?
    • 410 mi. NW of the Cape Verde Islands
  • Winds: 50 mph
  • Movement: WNW at 13 mph
  • Pressure: 1003 mb / 29.62 inches

Cooler water temperatures, moderate wind shear and some dry air will ultimately lead to Fred’s demise somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Fred could be downgraded to a tropical depression by late Wednesday.

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Tropical Storm Fred Advisory

5 p.m. — Fred weakening as it moves away from the Cape Verde Islands

Watches and Warnings

Changes with this advisory:

None.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect:

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 19.4 North, longitude 29.1 West. Fred is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Fred is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by Wednesday night or Thursday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).

Hazards affecting land

Rainfall: Rainfall will be diminishing across the extreme northwestern Cape Verde Islands this afternoon as Fred continues to move away from the area.

Next Advisory

Next complete advisory at 11 p.m.