The track for Tropical Storm Erika is sliding west from the original forecast, and may now miss the ports of South Florida completely, although they should still expect to get some residual wind and rain.
Local Florida forecasters continue to downplay the storm’s effects on the state. The storm’s vital signs are now technically below tropical storm status, but it is expected to strengthen slightly as it crosses the Florida Straits.
The complete story appeared in the August 28 edition of Cruise News Daily.