ERIKA DOWNGRADED El Nino has won again! Erika Dissipates, No Longer a Tropical Cyclone By Mike Watson

Published: August 29, 2015

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ERIKA DOWNGRADED Shear over the Caribbean has Tropical Storm Erika looking less than impressive but some swell for Florida and Southeast..





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Related The latest satellite image of Tropical Storm Erika from NESDIS. Image: NOAA

Latest forecast track from the NHC. Image: NOAA



Erika could not overcome the upper level wind shear and land interaction. As of 9:30AM Erika has been downgraded to a depression.

Strong wind shear over the Caribbean, thanks in large part to El Nino , has taken its toll on the storm, and Erika has dissipated. Surf-starved portions of the southern US will see come swell pick up over the weekend, with recent buoy observations continuing to confirm inbound ESE/SE swell. This swell was generated several days back when Erika was over the Atlantic.As of 9:30AM EDT on Saturday, August 29th, the National Hurricane Center as downgraded Erika to a depression. The system is basically now just a cluster of showers/storms.The remnants of Erika are currently near the NE coast of Cuba. Erika is expected to track toward the SE Gulf. Thereafter a northward turn is expected. We will monitor the system but right now chance are low for regenerationWinds between the Atlantic ridge and Erika were best aimed at FL/SE US coast and most of the swell will be focused there. However, smaller amounts of swell from this will also impact the Mid Atlantic into the NE US region. Swell will continue over the weekend but will be fading out early next week.Right now Erika is not expected to regenerate and is only expected to bring some rain and locally higher winds. Right now not is expected surf wise. We certainly will watch this though for any surf potential in the Gulf. Be sure to follow your Regional forecast and this blog for the latest updates and specifics for your local break.