South Florida Keeping Tabs On Erika
South Florida is keeping close tabs on Tropical Storm Erika which has not made a predicted turn to the northwest yet and continues to be centered in the Caribbean just south of the Dominican Republic.
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South Florida is keeping close tabs on Tropical Storm Erika which has not made a predicted turn to the northwest yet and continues to be centered in the Caribbean just south of the Dominican Republic.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are experiencing Erika's tropical storm force winds as the storm approaches Puerto Rico.
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As South Florida keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Erika's progress, one agency is preparing to move a lot of rain water fast if it comes our way.
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The Leeward Islands should expect tropical storm conditions by early Thursday as Erika gets closer.
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