Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall On Florida Panhandle

Storm surge warnings posted for the coast from Panama City Beach east through Florida’s Big Bend.

Fred's fury increased all day as the storm approaches the share. Its winds whipped up massive white caps. Fred almost disappeared over the weekend, but it regained strength due to the warm Gulf waters. Red flag warnings are up all along the Gulf Coast, telling tourists the water is off limits. No swimming. No wading. But surfers are chasing some of Fred's big waves regardless heading in with their boards.