Talk:Tropical Storm Erika/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: 12george1 (talk · contribs) 03:16, 15 April 2017 (UTC)

Hello CB. I noticed this article sitting in the queue and decided to review it. Taking a look at it, I see some issues, albeit mostly minor things that probably can be fixed in a short amount of time.--12george1 (talk) 03:16, 15 April 2017 (UTC)

• "and Erika failed to strengthen beyond 50 mph (85 km/h)." - Maybe "beyond sustained winds of 50 mph"?
  • Adjusted wording ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• "southeast of the Cape Verde Islands the following day." - Aren't we referring to that archipelago as the Cabo Verde Islands now?
  • Per a discussion that I can't find the link to right now, Wiki is keeping it as "Cape Verde". ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• "It was also noted during those advisories that the center was completely devoid of convection, and most of the convection was reduced to the eastern half of the system." - [citation needed]
  • Added ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• "Erika posed the first significant hurricane threat to the state since Hurricane Wilma in 2005." - I'm not sure that source really backs up that statement, and as someone who has lived here all their life, I don't really agree with that. Just my opinion, but I think Hanna and Ike in 2008 posed bigger threats. Regardless, definitely keep the info about the increase in population since Wilma
  • Removed the questionable statement. ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• I know that impact was mostly minor across Florida, but you should elaborate more on that. Here's a few links:
  • Erika's flood watch ends for South Florida; newly formed Hurricane Fred forecast to fizzle
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Erika soak Central Florida
  • Remnants of Erika Continue to Bring Heavy Rain to Florida and Southeast (also has info for South Carolina)
    • Expanded with NCEI information. ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• A few of the references are deadlinks. I will quote the titles rather than give the numbers because the numbering will be off.
  • "Florida governor declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Erika nears; could hit Monday"
  • "Tropical storm Erika drenches parched Cuba" - leads to a log-in page. I assume the url was simply changed. Btw, it appears there's two references with that title (possibly a duplicate)
  • "Storm kills at least 20 in Dominica, blows through Caribbean" - Same situation
  • "Erika soaks Puerto Rico after 4 killed in Dominica"
  • "Shelter locations What you should bring Special needs shelters set up on St. Thomas and St. Croix Shelters ready to protect V.I. residents"
  • "Tropical Storm Erika dissipates after killing 20 in Caribbean"
  • "Vientos tormenta Erika arrasan con plantaciones plátanos en Valle de Azua"
  • "Residents urged to seek shelter, ports close as Erika nears"
    • Replaced all deadlinks with working alternatives. ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)

All in all, a decent article. Just several deadlinks, a little bit more info needed, and mostly other (minor) changes--12george1 (talk) 03:16, 15 April 2017 (UTC)

• I think that covers everything! Thanks for the review, George. ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:51, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
• Good work. Not only did you fix and address these issues, but you went above and beyond in some cases. I will now pass this article and list it as a GA.--12george1 (talk) 20:10, 24 April 2017 (UTC)