Hurricane warnings issued as Ernesto strengthens as it moves across the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Ernesto Going strong through Caribbean region It is expected to become a tornado In the coming days, sources from National Hurricane Center (NHC). at the moment, Ernest It is located about 145 kilometers east of San Juan, Puerto RicoIt is moving west-northwest at 29 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 105 km/h.

he NHC And he issued a Hurricane warning to US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islandsas well as for snake and BekisThis notice implies that. Hurricane conditions could occur in these areas within the next 12 hours.In addition, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for Puerto RicoPointing out that a tropical storm is expected to occur there within the next 36 hours.

the planned path It is suggested that Ernest It is possible that it will turn northwest and slow Tuesday night, then turn north Wednesday and Thursday. On its way, the center of the storm will pass near or above Virgin Islands Tuesday night, it will move just northeast and north. Puerto Rico During Tuesday and Wednesday. It is expected to happen later in the week. Ernest Continue your journey towards Western Atlanticheading towards Bermuda.

Meanwhile, Puerto Rico Preparing for arrival Ernest. Nicole Valdez to Fox weather Reported from the island, where preventive measures are being taken. According to NHCThe storm could produce rainfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm in the southeast of the island, with maximum totals of 25 cm. Parts of the northwest are also expected to be Puerto Rico Seeing accumulations of 5 to 10 cm. Heavy rains can cause rock and mudslides, as well as severe flooding..

On a broader and more general level, Tropical regions It has seen increased activity in recent weeks. Previously, Cyclone Debbie I reached land in Florida And later South Carolina As a tropical storm. Then the system Invest 98 liters and potential 5th Tropical Cycle They started organizing. tropical atlantic oceanculminating in what we know today as Tropical Storm Ernesto.

he NHC And other meteorological agencies, such as AccuweatherContinue to closely monitor the development of this storm. Accuweather Indicates that sea surface temperatures in AtlanticWhich ranges between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, which is higher than the minimum required for tropical development, which helps to enhance Ernest. Alex DaSilvameteorologist Accuweatherit is mentioned that “Ernesto could become a hurricane in the waters around Puerto Rico”.

Moreover, recent data indicate that Ernest It had a major impact on nearby islands, such as: Deshayes and Saint Claude in Guadeloupewhich is under Red alert Due to thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Meanwhile, Noa It constantly updates its forecasts as the peak Atlantic Hurricane SeasonThe agency also warned of the potential for devastating spills and dangerous rip currents, along with an increase in deadly storm surges, especially for hurricanes. Leeward IslandsThis storm does not appear to have a direct impact on continental united statesHowever, the situation is being closely monitored and alerts will begin to be updated as the storm’s path and intensity evolve. Ernest.