Tropical Storm Erika (August 2015)

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In summary: ErikaIn summary, Hurricane Fred formed in the Cape Verde islands and is the first hurricane to go through the islands since 1892.
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http://news.yahoo.com/puerto-rico-braces-ts-erika-4-dead-dominica-040658141.html [Broken]
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tropical Storm Erika began to lose steam Friday over Haiti and the Dominican Republic, but it caused a trail of destruction that killed at least 20 people and left another 31 missing on the small eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, authorities said.

Maybe headed to the east coast of Florida.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2015/refresh/ERIKA+shtml/234401.shtml?
 
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Currently losing intensity, gaining "organization," and slipping SW. See where it goes.
 
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From the National Hurricane Center ...ERIKA DEGENERATES TO A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE...

SUMMARY OF 930 AM EDT...1330 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.5N 75.9W
ABOUT 130 MI...205 KM E OF CAMAGUEY CUBA
ABOUT 260 MI...420 KM SSE OF NASSAU
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB...29.86 INCHESBut could it redevelop in the Gulf, Caribbean or off the Atlantic coast?
 
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Erika still not finished. Hurricane Fred formed
http://news.yahoo.com/fred-becomes-second-hurricane-2015-atlantic-season-061356797.html#
Remnants of Erika brought flooding to parts of South Carolina.
(Reuters) In Charleston's outlying suburbs, some residents reported on social media that they could not get out of their driveways, and local TV stations showed pictures of cars submerged above their windows and over the hoods.

Charleston police closed streets in peninsular Charleston, which is at or slightly above sea level. The torrential rain coincided with "king tides," especially high tides caused by a full moon and expected to last until Wednesday, city officials said.
According to the Reuters article
Fred is the first hurricane to go through the Cape Verde islands since 1892, according to the official Atlantic tropical cyclone record which begins in 1851.
 

What is Tropical Storm Erika?

Tropical Storm Erika was a weather event that occurred in August 2015 in the Atlantic Ocean, affecting various Caribbean islands and the United States.

What were the impacts of Tropical Storm Erika?

Tropical Storm Erika caused heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides in several Caribbean islands, resulting in significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life. In the United States, it caused flash flooding and power outages in Florida and the Carolinas.

How strong was Tropical Storm Erika?

Tropical Storm Erika reached maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, making it a weak tropical storm. However, its slow movement and heavy rainfall were the main factors contributing to its destructive impacts.

What caused Tropical Storm Erika?

Tropical Storm Erika was caused by a combination of factors, including warm ocean temperatures, low wind shear, and a tropical wave that developed into a storm. These conditions are typical for tropical storms to form in the Atlantic during the peak of hurricane season.

Was Tropical Storm Erika unusual?

While Tropical Storm Erika caused significant damage and loss of life, it was not an unusual weather event for the Atlantic region. Tropical storms and hurricanes are a common occurrence during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November each year.

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