 The precursor disturbance was expected to bring heavy, yet needed rainfall to the Bahamas.The precursor disturbance dropped heavy precipitation while moving across Florida, including in Indian River County, and also produced 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) waves with moderate wind gusts.Erika produced light rainfall across southern Texas, peaking at 3.83 inches (97 mm) in Sabinal, though most locations reported less than two inches (50 mm) of precipitation.