Fred: At least 1 dead as storm knocks out power to thousands in Georgia, Florida

Tropical storms: What you need to know Here's what you need to know about tropical storms. (NCD)

By Bob D’Angelo, Michelle Ewing, Theresa Seiger, Jared Leone and Kelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

August 18, 2021 at 12:17 am EDT

MIAMI — At least one person has died after Tropical Storm Fred made landfall Monday afternoon near Cape San Blas, Florida, according to The Associated Press. The storm has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Photos: Fred drenches Florida, US Southeast A car attempts to drive through flood waters near Peachtree Creek near Atlanta, as Tropical Storm Fred makes its way through north and central Georgia on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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