TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERIKA: Threat Area: Leeward Islands, PR

[x-y-no]

I'm putting this thread here for discussion of any observed impact from TS Erika, local news sources, emergency resources etc.

[artist]

you beat me to the punch x-y-no! Thanks for doing this for our friends in the islands. Stay safe all!

[msbee]

thanks for starting this thread
so far so good here in St. Maarten
we did get some rain earlier this morning. first of Erika's feeder bands I imagine.
here is a web cam which might help show some of the weather which I assume will start deteriorating later today.



we'll keep updating as the day goes on.

Barbara

[HurricaneQueen]

Barb, Seeing the picture of St. Maarten brought a lump to my throat. As I mentioned in the tent, normally we would be there for this fun time of year but circumstances conspired against us this year. Please be safe and know I am thinking about all of you. Will be anxious to read your observations, etc.

Lynn

[caribsue]

All quiet here in Barbados. Still a brisk breeze prevails out of the south and the sea on the south coast is very choppy with loads of white caps. Lets see if this lady will get herself back together and pack another punch. Stay safe people

Below are the bulletins issued by our local met office


Barbados Forecast valid for 02/1600z to 03/1000z, 2009.:

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At 5am, Tropical Storm Erica located at 17.0N 59.0W.
This Afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with showers, and a
chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight: Generally cloudy with scattered showers.

Winds: SSE - ESE at 10 - 30 km/hr with higher gusts near showers.

Seas: Moderate to rough in open water, swells 2.0-3.0m. A smallcraft warning remains in effect for above normal seaswells.

High Tides: 02:05 hrs 15:08 hrs

Low Tides: 08:42 hrs 20:33 hrs


Meteorologist: Randolph Mascoll
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Severe Weather Advisory

12:00 Noon Wednesday, September 02, 2009

The Flood-Warning for Barbados has been discontinued.

Showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds generated by a
rain-band extending south-westwards from T.S “Erika” , have
decreased during the past few hours. Therefore the
Flood-Warning has been discontinued.

Barbados Forecast valid for 02/1600z to 03/1000z, 2009.:

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At 11:00 a.m, Tropical Storm Erica located at 16.5N 60.4 with ovement towards the west near 10mph.
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[cycloneye]

Nothing happening preparationwise here by the goverment.They are waiting for the 5 PM advisory to see if we get a TS watch to then start the preparations for a big rain event,unless this system somehow gets its act together and ramp up the winds.

[HUC]

Overcast in the southern tip of Guadeloupe,with low clouds,no sigif. rain,a CB observed near the isles of "the Saints",12 kms south of the island .Winds varied from the ENE ,NE, N , NW,then WSW,and now SSO to SSE,revealing the passage of the closerd low over my area.
barometer 1010,5mb at the present,lowest reading. Waiting for the tstortms just near the islands chain..We will see to night.Stay tuned!

[caribepr]

Just sailed in from St. Thomas (to Culebra). Wind was good, seas rough but fine, sunny most of the way. Have been watching the weather and glad to be home so the cat can be inside if it gets...strange . I think Erica is working hard at being rather difficult to pin down...

It's sunny with a slight breeze. Mainly hot.

[BatzVI]

Showers coming into St. Thomas...

http://reservationsbvi.com/web%20cams/s ... 20cam.html

[BatzVI]

They came, and they went...guess I can see why they didn't put up any watches....

[cycloneye]

AT 5 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE OF BARBADOS HAS
ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR DOMINICA.

AT 5 PM AST...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PUERTO RICO
AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.

AT 5 PM AST...THE GOVERNMENT OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA HAS ISSUED A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GUADELOUPE...ST.
MARTIN...ST. BARTHELEMY...ANTIGUA...BARBUDA...MONTSERRAT...ST.
KITTS...NEVIS...ANGUILLA...ST. MAARTEN...SABA...AND ST. EUSTATIUS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

INTERESTS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND HAITI SHOULD MONITOR THE
PROGRESS OF ERIKA.

[msbee]

good morning
what happened?
where is the rain? We have had absolutely no rain here on St. Maarten
How is everyone else in the islands making out?

[cycloneye]

good morning
what happened?
where is the rain? We have had absolutely no rain here on St. Maarten
How is everyone else in the islands making out?

Good morning Barbara.Eventually,it will get there as time goes ahead today.I see is cloudy there now.

[msbee]

hi Luis
yes, cloudy here.
wind is light.
so we should expect rain later today then?

[cycloneye]

so we should expect rain later today then?

If you look at the reports from the members who live in Guadeloupe,Dominica at our tent thread at Weather Attic forum,you will see its comming your way soon.

[msbee]

I saw those reports, Luis
they got quite a lot of rain

[caribepr]

Just ending a second lashing from the leftovers? of Erika. No thunder with this one. Would like to know where the bigger part is headed...south of us? To us? Swirly whirly!

oh! NOW I hear thunder!

[knotimpaired]

Rain just came in, moderate to heavy.

Hubby is with the dog down at the south coast at Playa Grande. They appear to be getting it hard there.

To follow rainfall totals here at the house go to our website http://www.playacofi.com/weather. It automatically updates every 15 minutes.

Nice lightening and thunder now.

[caribepr]

Ah, it's finally light! Bit of pink in the sky as well...pink sky at morning, sailors...have a cup of coffee?

[msbee]

What? NOW we get heavy rain?


Here is another web cam by the way..facing east