Tropical Storm Erika

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

3rd & 7 37yd

It's a NewsChannel 5 weather alert day today! Here are the threats. Be careful #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNp61LMUsAAHK8d.jpg

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 11:57:45 AM
Tropical storm #fred has formed in the far Atlantic. Forecast to strengthen some http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNp5YBWVEAE4bSR.jpg

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 11:51:23 AM
Tropical Storm #Fred Intermediate advisory 2A issued. Fred expected to strengthen. go.usa.gov/W3H

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/30/2015 11:49:26 AM
Only if I get 99% of the winnings. twitter.com/kgc73c/status/…

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 11:33:55 AM
Best tweet of the day! #NoHype #NoFearMongering twitter.com/Toddykitty/sta…

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 11:25:01 AM
Particles in the sky. twitter.com/apr675/status/…

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 11:04:53 AM
Good morning south Florida! Here are the current conditions for our area. Hope you have a great day! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNptwdrVAAALjmc.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 11:00:38 AM
Thank you! twitter.com/LauraMajercik/…

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 10:52:40 AM
SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 7:15AM for strong wind & heavy rain. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpoFTRVAAAl1F1.png

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 10:35:48 AM
SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 7:15AM for strong wind & heavy rain. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpoFHvUEAASLjJ.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 10:35:48 AM
SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 7:15AM for strong wind & heavy rain. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpoEZEUkAAM93F.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 10:35:46 AM
SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 7:15AM for strong wind & heavy rain. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpoDNgUsAE5aC4.png

by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/30/2015 10:35:40 AM
Safety is our top priority. If you see a downed power line, call 911 or 1-800-4OUTAGE. Stay away from all power lines.

by FPL via twitter 8/30/2015 10:31:03 AM
Gonna need those thunder shirts today and tomorrow! #thundershirt #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNplnaoWUAA8DoN.jpg

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 10:25:04 AM
A #Hurricane Watch and TS Warning are in effect for the Cape Verde Islands for #Fred . More: hurricanes.gov http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpb122UEAEsizV.jpg

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/30/2015 9:42:25 AM
.@wptv : 6th named storm of the season has formed, #TropicalStormFred . Poses no threat to us. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpYhKJWoAADzfk.png

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 9:27:51 AM
.@wptv : Storm Team 5 Weather Alert Day. Flood Watch is in effect until Monday for the entire viewing area. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpYBHUUcAAVyIF.png

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 9:25:41 AM
Flood watch for everyone until Monday. Remember - turn around don't drown. Don't drive through flooded streets. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpSZIjWsAAPFhW.jpg

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 9:01:04 AM
Tropical Storm #Fred has formed thousands of miles away near Africa. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNpRPmrWoAALEWZ.jpg

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 8:56:02 AM
Heavy rain starts now! Flood watch through Monday for PBC & Treasure Coast. #flwx t.co

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 8:53:10 AM
Tropical Storm #Fred advisory 2 issued. go.usa.gov/W3H

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/30/2015 8:46:26 AM
ALERT | #RedCross is responding to a fire call in the 100 block of SW 10th Ave in #SouthBay #RCDAR

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/30/2015 8:42:04 AM
COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 4:30AM for strong wind & excessive lightning. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNo-anWUcAAavzh.png

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 7:33:48 AM
COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 4:30AM for strong wind & excessive lightning. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNo-aZGUYAAUuDV.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 7:33:45 AM
COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY: Significant Weather Advisory until 4:30AM for strong wind & excessive lightning. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNo-ZRqUAAAJKed.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 7:33:41 AM
iNWS Alert - SPSMFL from 8/30/2015 3:30 AM to 4:30 AM EDT for Palm Beach County: SIGNIFICANT WEATHER... tmblr.co/Z0fXzs1t95DrM

by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/30/2015 7:31:19 AM
iNWS Alert - SPSMFL from 8/30/2015 3:30 AM to 4:30 AM EDT for Palm Beach County: SIGNIFICANT WEATHER... tmblr.co/ZIq7Vq1t95EG7

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 7:31:18 AM
A #hurricane watch & tropical storm warning are in effect for the Cape Verde Islands for TD 6. Hurricanes.gov http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNokPb1WsAEsaac.jpg

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/30/2015 5:39:31 AM
Tropical Depression #Six Special advisory 1 issued. New tropical depression forms in the far eastern atlantic go.usa.gov/W3H

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/30/2015 5:33:59 AM
Right now: 79 degrees with a heat index of 83 & Mostly Cloudy in West Palm. #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNoOrD7WIAAK_bR.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 4:05:11 AM
Gonna be a messy day tomorrow. Stay safe everyone! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNoG4DrUsAIFtHt.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/30/2015 3:31:08 AM
Thanks to you, #RedCross Staff & #Volunteers were ready to respond to #TSErika ; To Teamwork! youtu.be/-hiYiusDu-w #RedCrossProud #Erika

by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/30/2015 2:26:20 AM
I totally forgot @Beyonce was in Austin Powers Goldmember! Amazing. ???? #GroovyBaby http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNnroBAWUAUV9ZG.jpg

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/30/2015 1:32:05 AM
It was at this time 10 years ago that New Orleans was dealing with the wrath of #HurricaneKatrina . @WPTV t.co

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/30/2015 1:30:40 AM
***Flood Watch in Effect for East Central Florida Through Monday Evening***

The remnants of #Erika will produce... fb.me/BwLxrPuh

by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/30/2015 12:44:41 AM
Just confirmed with #NHC that if the remnants of #erika reform in the gulf, it would still be called ERIKA. Some false info going around

by James Wieland via twitter 8/29/2015 11:34:01 PM
Updated the #surf forecast for south Florida. Remnants of #Erika still bringing surf, just choppy. Details click->. bit.ly/1Jp6KRx

by James Wieland via twitter 8/29/2015 11:27:16 PM
#SinceKatrina Hurricane Katrina told through the experiences of NOAA employees in Mississippi go.usa.gov/3F49B http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNnNdnSWwAAHWi7.png

by NOAA Satellites via twitter 8/29/2015 11:20:17 PM
Lotta people frothing over windchop. It's been too long! Have fun! #flsurf

by James Wieland via twitter 8/29/2015 11:02:42 PM
Jupiter resident Mark Moss was flying near #Erika over Cuba at 37,000ft and sent us this photo. Pretty cool! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNnIt-lUAAAVb10.jpg

by James Wieland via twitter 8/29/2015 10:59:41 PM
Did a little vintage shopping with my Mom today. How do you like my new glasses? ???? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNm9Il2UYAA_Yp9.jpg

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/29/2015 10:08:57 PM
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS from 8/29/2015 6:01PM to 8/30/2015 8:00PM for Palm Beach County. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNm70l4XAAQVbd8.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/29/2015 10:03:12 PM
iNWS Alert - New event. Rip Currents Statement from 8/29/2015 6:01 PM to 8/30/2015 8:00 PM EDT for Palm... tmblr.co/Z0fXzs1t72DER

by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/29/2015 10:02:14 PM
iNWS Alert - New event. Rip Currents Statement from 8/29/2015 6:01 PM to 8/30/2015 8:00 PM EDT for Palm... tmblr.co/ZIq7Vq1t72E5y

by James Wieland via twitter 8/29/2015 10:02:14 PM
FLOOD WATCH for the entire viewing area Sunday-Monday. 3-5" possible with locally higher amounts. @wptv #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNmwRwhUEAAxrhT.png

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/29/2015 9:12:46 PM