Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida
 

State of Emergency Declared in Florida

Tropical Storm Erika: At Least 25 Dead, Widespread Flooding Reported in Dominica

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Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida
 

49. Stoopid1
04:06 PM GMT em 28 de Agosto de 2015
Important to remember that even if Erika survives as a weak, disorganized system that is still has the potential to cause flooding issues and be a significant event. We've already seen Erika do just that in the Caribbean. If Erika were to follow the current track, that would put a large portion of Florida in the heavier area of storms for a good period of time. Still need to be vigilant with Erika. Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog : Will Erika Survive its Traverse of Hispaniola? | Weather Underground

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Ryan Maue ‏@RyanMaue 3m3 minutes ago
GFS 12z: TS #Erika does not survive Hispaniola as a named system, or closed-low. Rain main threat in Florida

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Of course we don't want the winds but bring on the rains...we are in such a drought here in eastern ft lauderdale. I bet every square foot could absorb a bathtub full of water without flooding
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Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida
 

We are hoping for rain over here too. Plenty of rain to the south and east of us, but it misses us by just a mile or two.

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I just biked (yes, pedal bike) about 6 miles knowing it's supposed to rain here again. It's sprinkling but nothing more. We're pretty caught up for now on precipitation so I'm rooting for S Florida to get at least 85% of Erika's watering. Since I'm gifting you the wetness I expect you to keep the big winds. You may send some gentle breezes if you want.

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:2730::2730::2730::2730::2730::2730::2730::2730:
:2730::2730:Send us what you have! :2730::2730:
We are thirsty for hurricane, storms, shower
:2730:or any precipitation in California! :2730:
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Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida
 

Hell No! Rain showers and precipitation, yes. But no storms or hurricanes needed in California. Are you out of your mind with all the wildfires going on here on the west coast?

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The bananas here have been severely impacted by the severe drought this summer. It has been raining east, north and south of my property occasionally this summer but my location has received very little rain until recently.

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well, you and me both. Remnants of Erika has supplied some rain, but very sporadic...still feeling the drought that south florida is in.....seems real rainfall seems to side skirt us here

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Chance of rain according to the weather report was 100% for us today - yet, we haven't received one drop of rain.

Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida
 

I don't know if it was Erika's doing but we got 1.25" yesterday and .71" today. That plus the other 2+" we just had made a huge difference.

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After no rain for a couple of weeks we have had 3 great rains today and it is still coming. Very thankful!