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Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed towards Puerto Rico, the place a tropical storm warning is in impact.
On Tuesday, Ernesto will transfer by means of the Lesser Antilles within the Caribbean. On Tuesday night, Ernesto will strategy the Higher Antilles, together with Puerto Rico.
This climate map reveals the anticipated observe for Tropical Storm Ernesto by means of Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
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For Puerto Rico, the storm shall be at its worst on Tuesday night time.
Ernesto brings gusty winds, flash flooding and as much as 10 inches of rain in some areas.
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi is warning residents to remain residence beginning Tuesday night time as tropical storm drive winds are anticipated to hit the island.
A drone photograph reveals storm clouds over a coastal city as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches Loiza, Puerto Rico, on August 13, 2024.
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In accordance with Juan Saca, president of Luma Power, Ernesto’s winds, mixed with the vegetation across the energy strains, are prone to trigger widespread energy outages on the island.
Officers say shelters are open and greater than 1,500 electrical employees are on standby to help within the occasion of energy outages.
Ernesto is forecast to strengthen right into a hurricane on Wednesday morning.
This climate map reveals the anticipated observe for Tropical Storm Ernesto by means of Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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Ernesto might strengthen right into a Class 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph (177 km/h) by Friday morning earlier than transferring towards Bermuda.
Bermuda may very well be affected by Ernesto from Friday night time by means of Saturday, with the storm anticipated to be passed by Sunday.
Ernesto is anticipated to carry heavy surf and rip currents to the East Coast from Florida to the Northeast this weekend, however will not be anticipated to make landfall on the U.S. mainland.
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