On Saturday, Aug. 18, Florida received news that Tropical Storm Erika had dissipated and school did not need to be canceled; this was disappointing to many and a relief for few. Since Erika was predicted...

As of Aug. 26 Tropical Storm Erika is currently 120 miles east of Lesser Antilles, which is less than 1,500 miles from South Florida. In order to reach Florida it needs to survive through the Eastern...