Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Topical Storm Erika Looks to Grow

Tropical Storm Erika looks to reach hurricane status early next week, and its potential path brings it into portions of Florida.

Currently Erika is located about 285 miles to the ESE of Antigua with maximum sustained winds at 45mph. Erika is moving to the west at 17mph but looks to take a more WNW turn in the next two days.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for St. Martin, Antigua, Barbuda, and the U.S Virgin Islands, along with others.  Erika looks to reach the Leeward Islands tonight and then the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Thursday. Total rainfall amounts look to be around 3-5 inches of rain, with max amounts near 8 inches across the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Friday morning.

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