Tropical Storm Erika has fizzled, but one impact somewhat regardless of intensity is its potential for heavy rain.
(FORECAST: Erika's Remnant Flood Threat)
Torrential rain over the mountainous island of Dominica proved deadly and destructive Thursday, and over 24 inches of rain soaked parts of the southern Dominican Republic Friday night.
A recently published study examining a 58-year period found that, contrary to conventional wisdom, tropical cyclones really don't help Southeast U.S. droughts.
Despite that, Erika's remnant rain, if not triggering flash flooding, would at least be a welcome sight in three separate drought areas.
http://www.weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/erika-puerto-rico-florida-carolinas-drought-relief
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