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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The #hurricane "cone of uncertainty": How it's changed for the better #sinceKatrina flic.kr/p/wYrGvh @NWSNHC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgkc0GWoAAcls1.jpg

by NOAA via twitter 8/28/2015 4:23:59 PM
This story has been getting a lot of attention:
Tropical Storm Erika: Which gas stations can pump gas with no electricity
WPTVAfter Hurricane Wilma, lawmakers required some gas stations to install transfer switches so they could run off generator power.

by WPTV 8/28/2015 4:19:06 PM
We are ready...are you? fb.me/6PzRMUED1

by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/28/2015 4:18:34 PM
Friday 11 AM NHC Update on Tropical Storm #Erika | Erika has continued its west-northwest path at 18 mph with max... fb.me/6HWbPXFZL

by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/28/2015 4:16:20 PM
The #erika track shifting west is good and bad. It's a weaker storm but we will be on the stronger/wetter side now http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNghjMqUcAArCfv.png

by James Wieland via twitter 8/28/2015 4:10:41 PM
Friday Water Report: S. Florida's average rainfall for past week = 1.71 inches; Lake Okeechobee level = 12.72 feet http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgd5HnWcAEFQUS.png

by South Florida Water via twitter 8/28/2015 4:00:39 PM
What to do as a Storm Approaches:

*Listen for weather updates on your local stations and NOAA weather radio. And... fb.me/7mvJaxCgb

by Indian River EOC via twitter 8/28/2015 4:00:07 PM
After the briefing, media continue to talk with our staff and Tommy Strowd from @myLWDD about #Erika preparations. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgYP9IWcAAQnoV.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:38:45 PM
Regardless of east/west track of #Erika , tropical storm-force winds still likely Monday. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgYO4BWsAAABBR.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 3:30:00 PM
Kivett: Our Operations Control Center monitors the flood control system 24 hours a day to adjust it as needed. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:25:37 PM
Kivett: We would expect to activate our Emergency Operations Center for #Erika on Sunday afternoon if needed.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:22:47 PM
Kivett: Lake Okeechobee is at a low level for this time of year, so there's a lot of capacity. #Erika @JaxStrong

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:21:04 PM
Spokesman Randy Smith: We're coordinating with local drainage districts to move water efficiently from #Erika .

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:18:14 PM
Here's a look at media attending today's briefing on #Erika . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgU00GWwAAOme6.jpg

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:15:51 PM
Kivett: The best thing residents can do is to look at swales and drainage grates to make sure they're clear of debris. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:14:24 PM
Tropical Storm Erika forecast to travel up through center of Florida, not become hurricane
WPTVThe forecast cone for Erika has moved back west toward Florida.

by WPTVshare 8/28/2015 3:14:06 PM
Local drainage districts like @myLWDD (as well as cities & counties) manage the secondary canals that flow into our regional system. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:13:13 PM
Strowd: We expect that by Sunday the @myLWDD system will be where it needs to be to move water from #Erika .

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:11:50 PM
Right now: 87 degrees with a heat index of 95 & Mostly Cloudy in West Palm. #flwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgUDLsWEAAanUg.png

by Lisa Vaughn via twitter 8/28/2015 3:11:45 PM
Strowd: We coordinate drainage with both the regional system and local communities and homeowners associations. #Erika @myLWDD

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:10:59 PM
Tommy Strowd from @myLWDD is now discussing what that local drainage district is doing to prepare for #Erika .

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:10:21 PM
Kivett: Our operations staff has coordinated with @JaxStrong to lower regional canal levels in anticipation of #Erika .

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:07:55 PM
Kivett: For our preparations, we are treating #Erika as if it will make landfall as a hurricane.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:07:11 PM
Operations Division Director Jeff Kivett is now talking about how we're preparing the regional flood control system for #Erika .

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:06:43 PM
Santos: The main concern from #Erika for South Florida is the potential for heavy rainfall. @NWSMiami

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:04:40 PM
This morning's media briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika is underway. We'll be live tweeting the briefing.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:01:12 PM
We're holding another media briefing at 11 a.m. detailing preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika . Stay tuned for updates from the briefing.

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 2:50:09 PM
Here's the 11am Advisory for Erika. Very disorganized and just south of the DR. Forecast to remain Tropical Storm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgPC3CVEAIgvCi.png

by Steve Weagle via twitter 8/28/2015 2:49:50 PM
If you have any questions about TS #Erika and what you should do contact your county EM Office.
floridadisaster.org/County_EM/coun…

by Florida SERT via twitter 8/28/2015 2:45:39 PM
Tropical Storm #Erika advisory 15 issued. Center of #Erika now south of the eastern dominican republic go.usa.gov/W3H

by NHC Atlantic Ops via twitter 8/28/2015 2:44:48 PM
Thank you @SenBillNelson for coming to @PBCDEM to brief on T.S. #Erika http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgIRKLXAAA9PVX.jpg

by PBC Emergency Mgmt via twitter 8/28/2015 2:20:16 PM
12 dead, others missing after Tropical Storm Erika's deluge hits Dominica
WPTVHeavy rain from Tropical Storm Erika has caused devastation on the Caribbean island of Dominica, leaving at least 12 people dead and more than 20 missing, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Friday.

by WPTVshare 8/28/2015 2:15:27 PM
Storms Kilo, Ignacio, and Jimena moving through the Pacific Ocean yesterday via GOES-West go.usa.gov/3FrNH http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNgGcXbWEAAaXUa.jpg

by NOAA Satellites via twitter 8/28/2015 2:12:16 PM
Go inside our Emergency Operations Center- Martin County preparing for Erika shar.es/1vqnkI via @wptv

by Martin County BOCC via twitter 8/28/2015 1:41:35 PM
ICYMI: A video replay of Thursday's media briefing on our flood control operations is available at sfwmd.link/1Ikxvzi. #Erika

by SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 1:40:10 PM
We’re monitoring and preparing for Tropical Storm #Erika ; please take precautions now FPL.com/storm

by FPL via twitter 8/28/2015 1:38:52 PM
TS #erika still struggling today. It has to move over the mountains of Hispaniola today. Tough to stay together t.co

by James Wieland via twitter 8/28/2015 1:22:24 PM
The forecast track shows the center of #Erika moving over the Dominican Republic later today. t.co t.co

by NOAA Satellites via twitter 8/28/2015 1:16:06 PM
.@WPTV : AMAZING capture by Jason Weingart on Singer Island Wednesday night. The lightning was gorgeous! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNf5PzSVEAAvV2q.jpg

by Tyler Mauldin via twitter 8/28/2015 1:14:36 PM
On the forecast track, the center of #Erika will move over the Dominican
Republic today t.co t.co

by NOAA Satellites via twitter 8/28/2015 1:14:04 PM
Drivers gas up ahead of Tropical Storm Erika

by WPTV via YouTube 8/28/2015 1:13:47 PM
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency for entire state of Florida
WPTVGov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency Friday for every county in Florida in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika.

by WPTVshare 8/28/2015 12:59:45 PM
Remember to follow us at @SFWMD_EM for updates on preparations for Tropical Storm #Erika .

by South Florida Water via twitter 8/28/2015 12:52:15 PM

Tropical Storm Erika

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

Tropical Storm Erika: Which gas stations can pump gas with no electricity

Tropical Storm Erika forecast to travel up through center of Florida, not become hurricane

12 dead, others missing after Tropical Storm Erika's deluge hits Dominica

Gov. Scott declares state of emergency for entire state of Florida