Large Storm Expected to Come Ashore Today
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A tropical depression formed over the Atlantic southeast of Charleston, prompting tropical storm watches south to the Georgia-Florida state line.
The storm, which forecasters said could become Tropical Storm Gaston, was expected to come ashore in the Carolinas late today.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Frances gained strength and became a major hurricane with 115 mph winds far out in the Atlantic.
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