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 SFLRedCross via twitter 8/27/2015 4:12:03 PM
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by Florida SERT via twitter 8/27/2015 4:11:31 PM
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by NOAA Satellites via twitter 8/27/2015 4:03:11 PM
Getting our first look at what #Erika is doing in the Windward Islands @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbUGvsVAAAOsAF.jpg

by Brian Entin via twitter retweeted by MartinCountygov 8/27/2015 4:00:11 PM
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by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/27/2015 4:00:05 PM
Update: Tropical Storm #Erika , as of 1100 AM EDT, 8/27/2015. Please RT to help spread the word. #flwx #SoFla http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbRvNMVEAAHExV.png

by NWS Miami via twitter retweeted by SFWMD_EM 8/27/2015 3:51:16 PM
Update: Tropical Storm #Erika , as of 1100 AM EDT, 8/27/2015. Please RT to help spread the word. #flwx #SoFla http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbRvNMVEAAHExV.png

by NWS Miami via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 3:51:15 PM
Rain from #Erika is popping up on Puerto Rico's radar. t.co

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/27/2015 3:45:36 PM
TS Erika is approx 1,200 miles SE of Miami moving W at 16mph. FL still in 5-day forecast cone. #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbIL92WwAEFQS_.png

by Florida SERT via twitter retweeted by SFWMD_EM 8/27/2015 3:40:44 PM
11am Advisory for TS #Erika from @NHC_Atlantic :Erika is still forecasted to begin nearing Florida late Sunday evening http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbO08nU8AA5Cmy.jpg

by NWS Melbourne via twitter retweeted by MartinCountygov 8/27/2015 3:38:01 PM
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by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/27/2015 3:37:37 PM
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by SFLRedCross via twitter 8/27/2015 3:32:30 PM
The media briefing has ended. For updates on our preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika , visit sfwmd.gov.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 3:32:01 PM
11am Advisory for TS #Erika from @NHC_Atlantic :Erika is still forecasted to begin nearing Florida late Sunday evening http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbO08nU8AA5Cmy.jpg

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/27/2015 3:30:47 PM
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by St. Lucie County via twitter 8/27/2015 3:30:12 PM
Kivett: Every year, we practice a full simulation of a hurricane to make sure our staff is fully trained for a storm. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 3:27:13 PM
Kivett: We've got much better tools than 10 years ago to predict where we're going to have impacts from a storm. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:27:03 PM
Kivett: Every year, we practice a full simulation of a hurricane to make sure our staff is fully trained for a storm. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:26:05 PM
Kivett: For local flooding concerns, you can contact your municipality or local drainage district. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:23:18 PM
11 am Advisory for TS #Erika Potential impacts for the #FLKeys are unusually uncertain at this time. #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbMTfKWcAAl4cE.png

by NWS Key West via twitter 8/27/2015 3:21:55 PM
11am Advisory for TS #Erika from @NHC_Atlantic :Erika is still forecasted to begin nearing Florida late Sunday evening http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbMlNqUYAAMogX.jpg

by NWS Melbourne via twitter 8/27/2015 3:21:05 PM
Kivett: We encourage people to look at their local culverts and swales to make sure they're clear of blockages. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:19:44 PM
The media briefing on our flood control operations ahead of Tropical Storm #Erika continues live at sfwmd.link/1Ikxvzi.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:18:36 PM
.@WPTV : as expected, #TropicalStormErika 's track has shifted west a little. No need to panic. Just stay weather aware http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbMBzHUcAEwFeO.jpg

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/27/2015 3:18:34 PM
.@WPTV : as expected, #TropicalStormErika 's track has shifted west a little. No need to pano. Just stay weather aware. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbL3emWsAAwAmP.jpg

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/27/2015 3:17:53 PM
Sunrise as seen from #NOAA43 (@NOAA P3) this morning (8/27/15) leaving #Erika . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbLswEWgAA11OT.jpg

by NOAA Aircraft Operations Center via twitter 8/27/2015 3:17:08 PM
Kivett: We can't wait to see where #Erika will make landfall, so we've started our preparations.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:16:55 PM
Kivett: Extensive monitoring system allows flood control structures to be operated remotely from our Operations Control Center. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:14:07 PM
Kivett: We have started the process of drawing down canals in preparation for #Erika to create conveyance capacity in the system.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:12:01 PM
11 am Advisory for TS #Erika by @NHC_Atlantic : Potential impacts for the #FLKeys are unusually uncertain. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbKJ0VWwAA6Dmf.png

by NWS Key West via twitter 8/27/2015 3:11:40 PM
Right now: 84 degrees with a heat index of 92 & Mostly Cloudy in West Palm. #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbKH5SW8AAAuPh.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/27/2015 3:10:13 PM
Here's the 11am Erika track.Florida is in the cone and the track has shifted slightly to the west. Late Sunday/monday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbKFV1UsAA6P3i.png

by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/27/2015 3:10:04 PM
Kivett: South Florida's flood control system has $13 billion worth of infrastructure that we maintain and manage. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 3:09:23 PM
Kivett: South Florida's flood control system has $13 billion worth of infrastructure that we maintain and manage. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:09:03 PM
Operations Division Director Jeff Kivett is briefing the media on our flood control operations. Watch live at sfwmd.link/1Ikxvzi. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:07:27 PM
Follow @SFWMD_EM for updates from today's media briefing on our flood control operations or watch live at sfwmd.link/1Ikxvzi. #Erika

by South Florida Water via twitter 8/27/2015 3:03:11 PM
The media briefing on our flood control operations is about to start. Here's a new link for the live webcast: sfwmd.link/1Ikxvzi #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 3:02:04 PM
New #Erica 11 AM advisory puts it a little bit closer to Florida now.That's why caution not out of the woods yet http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbHvzwW8AA1d58.jpg

by James Wieland via twitter 8/27/2015 2:59:53 PM
Building a More Resilient America #SinceKatrina : A blog post by NOAA Head Dr. K. Sullivan medium.com/@NOAA /katrina-… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbHYKPWsAArB-A.jpg

by NOAA via twitter 8/27/2015 2:58:34 PM
Tropical Storm #Erika advisory 11 issued. #Erika remains poorly organized. go.usa.gov/W3H

by National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/27/2015 2:57:40 PM
New #erika track is out. Shifted back west, closer to us. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbHGLMUcAAr_j1.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/27/2015 2:57:01 PM
Also, be sure to check our website (sfwmd.gov) for updates on preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbGbwZXAAAf-Ap.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 2:54:38 PM
Also, be sure to check our website (sfwmd.gov) for updates on preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbGbwZXAAAf-Ap.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/27/2015 2:54:27 PM
Our media briefing on storm-related flood control starts at 11 a.m. Watch live at sfwmd.link/1Jlrqo3. #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNbFrQZWEAE4aAU.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter retweeted by SFWMD 8/27/2015 2:53:57 PM