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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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Developing: MT @CNC3TV: #Dominica's Works Minister says 25 bodies discovered in one community as result of TS #Erika. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfwheqUwAAN2P1.jpg
by Johnny Kelly via twitter 8/28/2015 12:46:42 PM -
Don't cancel your Saturday plans! I've been getting this question a lot. :)
Yes, we will have some storms, but that's just because it is Florida and it's the rainy season.
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Concerns about Lake Okeechobee, Erika prompt visit from Sen. Bill Nelson
WPTVWith Erika approaching, concerns are growing about possible flooding around Lake Okeechobee. -
Friday 5 AM NHC Update on Tropical Storm #Erika | Erika has maximum sustained winds at 50 mph and has shifted... fb.me/3piS3WZ3oby Indian River EOC via twitter 8/28/2015 12:32:46 PM -
POSSIBLE ERIKA IMPACT BY LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
The 8am update from the National Hurricane Center has Erika on a track directly over Hispaniola today. It is possible the mountainous terrain will really weaken or tear Erika apart.
If Erika survives the day, there will be time for the storm to slowly strengthen as it moves northwest toward Florida.
The latest forecast has Erika as a strong Tropical Storm moving up through Florida from late Sunday through Wednesday. For us, the impact would be from late Sunday through at least the first part of Tuesday.
If Erika clears Hispaniola later tonight, computer models should come into much better agreement, giving us a much better idea of where this storm is heading and when.
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(Continued...) tropical storms should be taken just as serious though. They are notorious heavy rain producers.by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 12:20:31 PM
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As I expected, NHC's cone shifted a tad west. Big takeaway here -- NHC no longer thinks #Erika will become a 'cane. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfsueHXAAAtX-h.jpg
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 12:19:55 PM -
8AM TROPICAL OUTLOOK nhc.noaa.gov #HurricaneSeason http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfqkIJWsAE8qIg.png
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 12:10:27 PM -
TS #Erika is approx 923mi SE of FL moving WNW at 17mph. S FL now in 3-day cone. nhc.noaa.gov http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfpyWyUEAA31qR.png
by Florida SERT via twitter 8/28/2015 12:09:13 PM -
Erika's latest track includes possible Tropical Storm conditions for our area by late Sunday/early Monday. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfqMSyUEAEGBVw.png
by glenn glazer via twitter 8/28/2015 12:08:51 PM -
Here's the next 7 days! @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfo7GXWoAAX32c.jpg
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 12:03:18 PM -
Tropical Storm #Erika Intermediate advisory 14A issued. Center of erika approaching the dominican republic go.usa.gov/W3Hby National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/28/2015 11:52:18 AM -
Good morning south Florida! Here are the current conditions for our area. Hope you have a great day! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfakvPUsAAhzHv.png
by James Wieland via twitter 8/28/2015 11:00:36 AM -
WOWWWWWWWWWW. That's all. #sunrise #flwx #peanutIsland http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfXaZDWUAAYx1-.png
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 10:46:47 AM -
Here are today's Bad hair day cities! #BadHairDayCities http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfT7dYWsAA1d9X.png
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 10:31:35 AM -
Computer models agree that Erika will head toward the Bahamas and Florida... if it survives Hispaniola today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfRoDOUYAA8O2Q.png
by glenn glazer via twitter 8/28/2015 10:21:33 AM -
Don't cancel your Saturday plans. Worse impacts will be late Sunday and Monday. #flwx #westpalmbeach http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNfMViQUwAEul0E.jpg
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 9:58:24 AM -
Tropical Storm Erika's track changes, now forecast not to become hurricane
WPTVA big change for Florida has Erika going more west, up the center of the state Monday through Wednesday, and remaining a tropical storm, not becoming a hurricane. -
Tropical Storm #Erika advisory 14 issued. go.usa.gov/W3Hby National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/28/2015 8:47:14 AM
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YOU STOLE THIS MEME FROM ME YOU THIEF. twitter.com/cstewartwptv/s…by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 7:26:33 AM
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(Continued...) I'm sure NHC's 5 a.m. & 11 a.m. track updates will reflect this change juts a bit.by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 7:24:17 AM
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Next obstacle in #TropicalStormErika 's way is the mountainous terrain of Hispaniola. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNeoWz0WwAAOrHz.jpg
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 7:21:12 AM -
#Erika is encroaching on PR, but also hitting a wall of shear. Impacts of the shear are clearly visible on satellite. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNenx6tWIAAdi6L.jpg
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 7:18:41 AM -
2AM TROPICAL OUTLOOK nhc.noaa.gov #HurricaneSeason http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNeYLKDWoAApXyS.png
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 6:10:32 AM -
The 2am advisory keeps Erika at 45mph and a westward motion at 17mph. Puerto Rico starting to get the rains and wind http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNeWYrgVAAAMD1o.png
by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/28/2015 6:02:42 AM -
Tropical Storm #Erika Intermediate advisory 13A issued. go.usa.gov/W3Hby National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/28/2015 5:46:44 AM
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Folks already gathering supplies for Erika
WPTVAs Erika moves its way across the Atlantic, many of you are wondering when should I start preparing for the storm.
A lot of folks are already starting to prepare. We saw many people making small runs on batteries and flashlights tonight at Home Depot. However, we did find some people already getting all the essentials. -
Right now: 76 degrees with a heat index of 76 & Partly Cloudy in West Palm. #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNd8Eb8W8AAJIjq.png
by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 4:07:42 AM -
New 11pm track and advisory for #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNd1y3rUAAACXHR.jpg
by James Wieland via twitter 8/28/2015 3:40:18 AM -
11 p.m. Advisory:
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.@WPTV : Here's the latest #TropicalStormErika track for you to share with your friends and family. #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNdx78MUAAAiinT.png
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 3:23:26 AM -
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 3:16:35 AM
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The 11pm Thursday track for Erika. SHARE with your friends to give them the latest. this storm will have a tough Fri http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNdvIt1WEAA-MWL.png
by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/28/2015 3:11:14 AM -
Tropical Storm #Erika advisory 13 issued. go.usa.gov/W3Hby National Hurricane Center via twitter 8/28/2015 3:03:44 AM
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Local tree-trimming companies swamped ahead of Erika's possible landfall
WPTVTree trimming companies are fitting in as many customers as they can before Erika is possibly makes it on our doorstep. For the do it yourselfers, there are ways to safely thin your trees, but only if you can properly dispose of the debris. -
Martin County preparing for Erika
WPTVMartin County Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Erika, waiting to determine in the next 24 hours if the county will have to activate its emergency storm plans. -
PLEASE SHARE: Big Dog Ranch Rescue is looking for dozens of people to temporarily foster dogs who can't stay in the shelter during the storm. If you can help, click the link to learn more information and please share with anyone you think may be interested: bit.ly/1VfEyCT
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Social media plays major role in storm response
WPTVWhen disaster strikes, the Emergency Operations Center uses social media as a tool for gathering information as well as sending information out to the community. -
by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 1:19:28 AM
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5 p.m. update.
TS Erika still has 45 mph winds, center wobbling
WPTVThe forecast cone for Erika has moved back west toward Florida. -
Big Dog Ranch Rescue needs fosters to weather the storm
WPTVIt's not just residents and homeowners preparing for the tropical storm. The folks at Big Dog Ranch Rescue are looking for dozens of people to temporarily foster dogs who simply can't stay in the shelter.
