Tropical Storm Erika moves closer

ErikaThe Dominica Meteorological Office has urged residents to continue monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Erika as the weather system continues to move towards the west at near 20 MPH.

The center is expected to approach the Leeward Islands Wednesday night and early Thursday with maximum sustained winds at near 45 mph. Higher gusts and some strengthening are forecast for the next couple of days.

According to the Meteorological l Office report, weak unstable conditions are expected to continue throughout the day and moderate sea conditions are expected during the next 12 to 24 hours with waves peaking near 7.0 feet. An increase is likely with the passage of Erika.

The report stated that occasional cloudiness and scattered showers will continue across parts of the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Leeward Islands.

 

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5 Comments

  1. Chris
    August 27, 2015

    To all my fellow Dominicans it will be thirty-six years since David devastated our beautiful island but we came back stronger than before. Now here comes Erika who has knocked our island down again. We will rise again. Now is the time for those of us who are abroad to stand together and raise you up again. Keep you head up my people!

  2. Ruthina
    August 27, 2015

    To whom it may concern. Can Dominica News online please help those of us who are from Petite Savanne living abroad to get more information on our Relatives? We are very concerned. Thank you

  3. The Real Facts
    August 25, 2015

    Watch out for Erika. She may be worst than Danny. :lol: :lol: :lol:
    Anyway, I hope she will bypass Dominica with only a smile, saying Hi and Bye. :lol: :lol: :lol:

  4. the fly
    August 25, 2015

    What do you think linton , and Co is this a storm in a tea cup :?: blow it away please you lot’s are good at that :lol: :twisted: :twisted:

  5. Mike
    August 25, 2015

    Here we go again brace yourself

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