National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center has disclosed, “Ernesto is likely to bring impact to Bermuda”, also “heavy rainfall will result in locally considerable flash flooding and mudslides today over the Virgin Islands and into portions of Puerto Rico”.
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According to nhc.noaa.gov:
Key Messages From Hurricane Ernesto
Advisory 12: Wednesday August 14, 2024
1. Heavy rainfall will result in locally considerable flash flooding and mudslides today over the Virgin Islands and into portions of Puerto Rico.
2. Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are expected to continue over the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Culebra and, Vieques through today.
3. Ernesto is likely to bring impact to Bermuda late this week, and interestes there should monitor the progress of this system. A Hurricane watch may be required later today.
4. Even though Ernesto is forecast to remain well offshore the U.S. East Coast, swells generated by the storm are expected to reach the area late this week and into the weekend. Beach goers should be aware of a significant risk of life threatening surf and rip currents, and stay out of the water if advised by lifeguards. Surf and rip currents are also possible on the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas during the next few days.
