Fred Becomes Season's 6th Named Storm

Tropical depression Seven became tropical storm Fred tonight as maximum sustained winds increased to near 40 mph. Prevailing winds in the eastern Atlantic should steer Fred northwestward and eventually northward, keeping the storm well away from any significant landmasses.

Flood Watch in Effect

A flood watch is in effect for eastern and southeastern Virginia through Tuesday afternoon. An additional 3-4 inches of rain will be possible in the watch area. Rainfall totals of 1-3 inches will be possible in counties bordering the watch area to the west.

Labor Day Beach Washout

A low pressure system continues to hug the North Carolina coastline this Labor Day, overspreading rain to most of eastern North Carolina and now into southeastern Virginia. This system is expected to produce heavy rainfall tonight into Tuesday primarily east of I-95. Along Virginia's Atlantic beaches today, dangerous rip currents are occurring with the Northeast wind of 10-20mph.

Below is a forecast of rainfall accumulations through Wednesday morning. Notice the highest rain totals (up to 7") will occur near Virginia Beach and in far southeast Virginia and eastern North Carolina, closest to the track of the low pressure system. Along and east of I-95, rain totals of 1"-5" are possible.