Tropical Storm Erika out of local region…

As of 5am, the center of Tropical Storm Erika is…
 * Located: 17.7 N 67.7 W  (+/- 270 miles WSW of St. Maarten)
 * Max. winds: 50mph
 * Moving: WNW at 17mph

Tropical Storm Erika has moved away from our shores, hence local weatherconditions will gradually improve today — with decreasing showers, winds, and seas…there is still a possibility for a brief shower/two.
Tropical Storm Warning issued for: Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, southeastern Bahamas, Central Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands.
A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case, within 24 to 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Watch issued for: Northwestern Bahamas.
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case, within 48 hours.

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This will be our last update on Tropical Storm Erika.
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According to a Press Statement from the Prime Minister of St. Maarten:
“ALL SCHOOLS and BUSINESSES (including restaurants, casinos, and ALL government services) are to RE-OPEN today, FRIDAY (28-Aug). Motorists should continue to use caution when traveling on roadways — especially in low-lying & flood-prone areas. The measures taken were of a precautionary nature in order to ensure the safety of the community and our visitors. I would like to thank the public, visitors, the business community, and the media for their understanding and cooperation.”