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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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As Erika approaches, neighbors worry about construction material on unfinished houses
WPTVLoose tiles and portable toilets can become airborne in a tropical storm or hurricane and damage property. -
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. -
We are ready...are you? fb.me/6PzRMUED1by 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/6HWbPXFZLby Indian River EOC via twitter 8/28/2015 4:16:20 PM
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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/7mvJaxCgbby 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 -
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Kivett: Lake Okeechobee is at a low level for this time of year, so there's a lot of capacity. #Erika @JaxStrongby SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 3:21:04 PM
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11AM update: Erika's track has shifted west a bit.
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Regardless of tropical storm landfall west or east in the cone, we could still get tropical storm winds and rain. -
ERIKA, SLIGHT SHIFT IN TRACK...
The 11am up date from the National Hurricane Center has the center of Erika just south of Hispaniola and moving WNW at 18mph with winds at 50mph.
Erika is expected move over Hispaniola throughout afternoon and evening. Interacting with the mountains of Hispaniola and wind shear will weaken the storm, and perhaps cause it to fall apart.
If Erika makes it north of Hispaniola tonight, the forecast track takes it northwest, near northern Cuba, and then north into South Florida by late Sunday/early Monday as a Tropical Storm.
If that happens, we could be seeing Tropical Storm conditions from late Sunday through at least part of Tuesday.
The new track has been shifted to the west a little bit, and shows Erika moving north closer to the west coast of Florida. That would put us on the much wetter side of the storm. -
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 -
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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. -
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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 -
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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
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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/W3Hby 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. -
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 @wptvby 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. #Erikaby SFWMD Emergency via twitter 8/28/2015 1:40:10 PM
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We’re monitoring and preparing for Tropical Storm #Erika ; please take precautions now FPL.com/stormby FPL via twitter 8/28/2015 1:38:52 PM -
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.@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 -
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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.