Fred still forecast for central Gulf coast landfall, possibly Alabama

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The remnant low of Tropical Storm Fred has shown some signs of getting better organized, but still lacks a center of circulation defined enough to get it a designation as a tropical cyclone, the National Hurricane Center says.

Fred could regain tropical storm status by tomorrow, and make landfall late Monday.

"The disturbance is expected to begin a more definitive northwestward motion overnight or Sunday morning as it moves around the western extent of a subtropical ridge over the western Atlantic," said Senior Hurricane Specialist Daniel Brown.

Fred is then expected to take a turn more toward the north on Monday.

"Watches are very likely to be required for a portion of the northern Gulf coast early Sunday, and warnings may be required later in the day," Brown said.

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