Ernesto is strengthening as it sets its sights on Bermuda where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. The island is expected to take a direct hit from Ernesto on Saturday. Swells containing dangerous surf and rip currents will impact the U.S. East Coast through Sunday.
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Hurricane Ernesto is expected to approach Bermuda later Friday and bring strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and life-threatening flooding.
“Let me be clear,” Bermuda’s Minister of National Security Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said during a news conference. “While Bermuda has been fortunate in recent years to avoid the worst impacts of hurricanes, we have to take each storm seriously and prepare accordingly.”, Ernesto is expected to bring gusty winds and the potential for flooding rain.
Ernesto’s maximum sustained winds are 100 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. “Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. Swells are expected to spread up the east coast of the United States today and continue into the weekend, and could reach portions of Atlantic Canada by late Saturday,” the NHC said Friday. “These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.”The U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Naguabo, while the community of Barran picked up over 8 inches. More than a half-foot of rain also fell in Juncos, Villaba and Vieques.
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