Tropical Storm Erika

The latest updates from Storm Team 5, the National Hurricane Center and local and state emergency management agencies.

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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 9:11:47 PM
5pm Wed | Tropical Storm #Erika . Latest NHC track brings Erika to Bahamas this weekend. May threaten Florida Sun-Mon. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXSgZdVEAA5TSy.jpg

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/26/2015 9:08:24 PM
ERIKA EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE LEEWARD ISLANDS OVERNIGHT SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST 2100 UTC INFORMATION http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXSb-9W8AAb0i2.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 9:08:06 PM
TS Erika is approx 1,500 miles SE of Miami moving W at 17mph. FL still in 5-day forecast cone. #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXRspaU8AANASU.png

by Florida SERT via twitter 8/26/2015 9:06:44 PM
At 5PM, TS #Erika shows no change in intensity, max sustained winds still near 45 mph. #flwx #flkeys http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXRkEmU8AAdPFn.png

by NWS Key West via twitter 8/26/2015 9:04:18 PM
#Erika is forecast to stay a tropical storm until it gets into the Bahamas where SSTs are well above 80°. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXRQRLUsAAwtDb.jpg

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/26/2015 9:02:56 PM
New 5PM track is out. Slightly farther north, but landfall is possible anywhere in the cone.
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by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 8:58:51 PM
New 5pm Advisory for #erika is in. Track a little north of previous track. Intensity similar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXPSDPUEAA2VVy.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/26/2015 8:54:19 PM
Tropical Storm #Erika advisory 8 issued. #Erika expected to move through the leeward islands overnight. go.usa.gov/W3H

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/26/2015 8:50:32 PM
This is wonderful to see. Today and tonight's model runs should have lots of vertical information near #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWcjOLWcAAhcpg.png

by Levi Cowan via twitter retweeted by SurfnWeatherman 8/26/2015 8:49:25 PM
Recuerde incluir un botiquín de primeros auxilios; medicamentos (para 7 días), espejuelos o anteojos, aparatos de audición con baterías etc.

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/26/2015 8:45:46 PM
Don't forget to include a first-aid kit; Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contacts)

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/26/2015 8:45:44 PM
Make sure swales in your neighborhood are free of blockages so rainwater can flow efficiently to local canals. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXKxvXUwAAOqu8.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/26/2015 8:40:05 PM
Make sure swales in your neighborhood are free of blockages so rainwater can flow efficiently to local canals. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXKxvXUwAAOqu8.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/26/2015 8:37:11 PM
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by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 8:33:27 PM
415 pm | Urban Flood Advisory includes #Titusville #PortStJohn #Mims . Heavy rain with up to 2-3" in spots. Don't drive on flooded roads!

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/26/2015 8:18:07 PM
MLB issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Osceola [FL] till 5:15 PM EDT nwschat.weather.gov/vtec/#2015 -O-N…

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/26/2015 8:13:39 PM
359 pm | Strong storms over #Orange #Osceola , includes #Orlando #Kissimmee areas. Gusts >40 mph, torrential rain, lightning, small hail.

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/26/2015 8:00:51 PM
What to do Prior to a Storm:

*Meet with your family to create a family disaster plan
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by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/26/2015 7:53:12 PM
Incluya linternas; una por persona, pilas de repuesto y un radio de pilas o de manivela (Se recomienda un radio meteorológico de la NOAA).

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/26/2015 7:45:42 PM
Your kit must have one flash light per person, extra batteries and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible).

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/26/2015 7:45:41 PM
Martin County Engineering- TS Erika preps Aug. 26, 2015 youtu.be/fMdOtT2MClo

by Martin County BOCC via twitter 8/26/2015 7:40:57 PM
Surveying what Hurricane Katrina swept out to sea bit.ly/1JmNeC4 #Katrina10 #SinceKatrina http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNW52sXUEAEr2W-.jpg

by NOAA Clean Coasts via twitter retweeted by NOAA 8/26/2015 7:40:21 PM
Add a message to your video youtu.be/fMdOtT2MClo?a

by Martin County BOCC via twitter 8/26/2015 7:37:14 PM
You should start doing that as soon as a watch has been issued. twitter.com/LadyChainsaw/s…

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/26/2015 7:29:10 PM
325 pm | Strong storms #Brevard Co, includes #Titusville #Cocoa #Rockledge #CapeCanaveral . Gusts 40-50 mph, lightning strikes. Move indoors.

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/26/2015 7:28:00 PM
When to put up hurricane shutters? #flwx #florida http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWx2tPW8AA5mbr.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 6:45:44 PM
From the report, here are inflows to the #Caloosahatchee & #StLucie estuaries since July 1. #IndianRiverLagoon http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWpqnXVEAATjBx.jpg

by South Florida Water via twitter 8/26/2015 6:36:29 PM
Good afternoon south Florida! Here are the 'feels like' temperatures across the area! (heat index) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWuZJkUYAE2e9o.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/26/2015 6:30:38 PM
.@MartinCountygov engineers checking storm water treatment areas to prevent potential #Erika flooding. @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWqRNQWwAAdVLL.jpg

by Jon Shainman via twitter retweeted by MartinCountygov 8/26/2015 6:15:22 PM
Get the latest on ecological conditions around South Florida in our weekly staff report at sfwmd.link/1Ej3DZe.

by South Florida Water via twitter 8/26/2015 6:15:14 PM
WEATHER ALERT: lightning hail and 45 to 55mph winds for ne broward and se palm beach counties until 300pm . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWqaPYWUAAngjD.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 6:13:12 PM
iNWS Alert - SPSMFL from 8/26/2015 2:11 PM to 3:00 PM EDT for Palm Beach County: SIGNIFICANT WEATHER... tmblr.co/ZIq7Vq1suW85B

by James Wieland via twitter 8/26/2015 6:12:11 PM
Make sure you are prepared and download your IRC Disaster Preparedness Guide today at... fb.me/4Oi4bYd6h

by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/26/2015 6:10:49 PM
2PM TROPICAL OUTLOOK nhc.noaa.gov #HurricaneSeason http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWpyx_WUAAZ0uM.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 6:10:30 PM
2pm intermediate advisory for #erika is out. Hurricane Hunter plane on it's way to the storm right now http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWpehHUcAATduL.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/26/2015 6:09:08 PM
Good afternoon south Florida! Here are the current conditions for our area: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWnij4U8AAB7cj.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/26/2015 6:00:39 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:51:40 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:49:41 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:49:39 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:49:32 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:49:04 PM
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by Emergency Management via twitter 8/26/2015 5:49:01 PM
nhc.noaa.gov ERIKA CONTINUES WESTWARD NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT ON ITS WAY TO INVESTIGATE THE STORM http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNWkaWaWgAAOEqq.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/26/2015 5:47:00 PM