At 11 p.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Depression Frances was located about 30 miles southwest of Albany, Ga. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph, and a turn toward the north is expected during the next 24 hours, according to the NOAA Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected to continue as the depression moves over land.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb, 29.09 inches.

Storm surge flooding of 4 to 8 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous waves, from Tampa Bay northward to the Apalachee Bay are expected to gradually recede on Tuesday.

Rainfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected over portions of the southeastern United States, especially along and to the east of the path of Frances.

Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of north Florida, eastern Georgia and central and eastern South Carolina.

At 11 p.m. EDT, the tropical storm warning is discontinued for the Gulf Coast of Florida from the Suwannee River to St. Marks. Coastal interests should exercise caution until winds and seas subside.