Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Florida as severe weather devastates US south-east
An 80-year-old man died after a party boat capsized on Lake Conroe, Texas, in the latest stint on US storms devastating the US south-east. A double-decker boat wobbling on the waves prior eventually capsized. The half-submerged boat can be seen as passengers are being rescued. The boat ran into trouble and capsized shortly after 8 pm due to a powerful thunderstorm, according to multiple reports. FRED has strengthened to a tropical storm status as it is barrelling towards Florida. Meanwhile, Storm Grace heads for quake-hit Haiti. The National Hurricane Center said Fred regained its tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday as parts of the Caribbean were gearing up for impacts from Tropical Storm Grace. Fred was forecast to move across the Gulf before reaching the coast Monday night or Tuesday morning, forecasters said. They said people from Alabama to the central Florida Panhandle should monitor the system's progress. A tropical storm watch was issued from the Alabama/Florida border to Ochlockonee, Florida. Fred's maximum sustained winds stood at 40 mph (65 kph) Sunday morning. Anticipating Fred, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the state's Panhandle region. And Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement Saturday saying her administration was monitoring the weather and will be ready to act from the state level if needed. Fred's remnants were located early Sunday about 350 miles (565 kilometers) south-southeast of Pensacola, Florida, and moving north-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph). The hurricane center said 3 to 7 inches of rain were expected across the Florida Keys and southern peninsula by Monday, with isolated maximums of 10 inches. Continue reading Monsoon rain ‘kills two’ amid flash flooding in Arizona as Florida braces for Tropical Storm Grace & fires rage in Cali https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1587379... Tropical Storm Fred – Florida residents told to ‘review disaster plans’ as flooding & gales to pummel state this weekend https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1584699... Of the 53 passengers and crew on board, two were sent to the hospital after being rescued. One of those at the hospital later died, while the other was stable, County Judge Mark Keough wrote on Facebook. The deceased was an 80-year-old Montgomery, Texas, man named Karl Katzenberger. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Explore the intricate world of global politics with The Sun's reporting and in-depth analysis. We’ll bring you crucial updates on international relations, major events, and political shifts impacting nations worldwide. Follow the actions of key world leaders, major international organisations and the unfolding dynamics of global power. Our coverage includes the war in Ukraine, the deadly situation in the Middle East and the complex relationship between global superpowers. Subscribe now for essential insights into global politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139
