Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the Atlantic by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm, with 45 mph maximum sustained winds, is forecast to move over the Leeward Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico before turning northward over the western Atlantic. Ernesto is expected to bring heavy rainfall to these areas, with up to 10 inches possible in some areas of Puerto Rico, as well as storm surges of up to 3 feet above ground level on the east coast of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico has activated the National Guard and canceled classes in public schools in preparation for the storm. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, as well as other nearby islands. Ernesto is expected to impact these areas over the next few days as it continues to strengthen.
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Tropical Storm Ernesto on Track to Become a Hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean
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