Was it hurricane-force wind gusts or a deadly 'Three Sisters' wave formation that doomed the Edmund Fitzgerald? Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa examines the powerful storm that swept across Lake Superior 50 years ago creating the extreme conditions faced by the Edmund Fitzgerald and its crew. (Mark Torregrossa & Santino Mattioli | MLive) | MLive.com

1.1K views · 28 reactions | #TropicalStormFred has moved out of #Florida, but left behind tree damage that had crews out working over night to take care of. The storm is now a depression and will continue to move up the east coast and is expected to drop significant rain. | WeatherNation | Facebook

Update: Tropical Storm Fred Tropical Storm Fred made landfall this afternoon in Florida’s Panhandle. Impacts to our area remain the same and are included below. Impacts: Heavy Rain / Flooding Gusty Winds WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY Wind Advisory issued August 16 at 12:19PM EDT until August 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City Severe / Tornado (Greatest tornado threat will be to the East/Northeast of Fred's center) What this means for us: Downed Trees Downe

Update: Tropical Storm Fred Tropical Storm Fred continues to slowly organize/strengthen with maximum sustained winds now at 60 MPH (as of 11 AM Monday) Impacts: Heavy Rain / Flooding Gusty Winds Severe / Tornado (Greatest tornado threat will be to the East/Northeast of Fred's center) What this means for us: Downed Trees Downed Power lines Dangerous Driving Conditions Possible property damage As Fred enters our area we anticipate downed trees and power lines, we ask citizens to be cautious and pa