After dumping plenty of rain on Puerto Rico and surrounding areas on Wednesday, Hurricane Ernesto has started its northward track and is eyeing the small island of Bermuda. Ernesto is expected to approach Bermuda on Saturday In its latest advisory, the NHC said Ernesto was located about 550 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. With maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and a minimum central pressure of 974 mb, the storm is prompting new warnings.>> Track Hurricane Ernesto hereA hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda, which means hurricane conditions are expected soon. According to the NHC, preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion under these circ*mstances.Related: When to expect rough surf, rip currents at Central Florida beaches as Hurricane Ernesto moves across AtlanticOn the current forecast track, the center of Ernesto is expected to pass near or over Bermuda on Saturday. While the storm may become a major hurricane on Friday, it is expected to weaken slightly before coming near the island.Possible impacts to the island include intense winds, tropical downpours and dangerous storm surge.Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.We are currently just about a month out from the peak of hurricane season, which is Sept. 10. The end of hurricane season is Nov. 30.More: Where do hurricanes begin?Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Ernesto impacts in Central FloridaWhile current models do not show any direct impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto, the storm's presence in the Atlantic has the potential to intensify Central Florida beach conditions such as wave height and surf.Wave heights over the weekend have the potential to be anywhere from four to eight feet. Beachgoers should also be aware that rip current risks could be elevated because of Ernesto.First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere weather alertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning chief meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
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After dumping plenty of rain on Puerto Rico and surrounding areas on Wednesday, Hurricane Ernesto has started its northward track and is eyeing the small island of Bermuda. Ernesto is expected to approach Bermuda on Saturday
In its latest advisory, the NHC said Ernesto was located about 550 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. With maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and a minimum central pressure of 974 mb, the storm is prompting new warnings.
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>> Track Hurricane Ernesto here
A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda, which means hurricane conditions are expected soon. According to the NHC, preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion under these circ*mstances.
Related: When to expect rough surf, rip currents at Central Florida beaches as Hurricane Ernesto moves across Atlantic
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Hurricane Ernesto is generating very high wave heights over the western Atlantic between the southern Bahamas and Bermuda. Wave heights may reach 42 feet by Friday as Ernesto intensifies with 95 knot winds. Please see https://t.co/QJ4DpXwUyU for more information. pic.twitter.com/Pr21FNNXaX
— NHC_TAFB (@NHC_TAFB) August 15, 2024
On the current forecast track, the center of Ernesto is expected to pass near or over Bermuda on Saturday. While the storm may become a major hurricane on Friday, it is expected to weaken slightly before coming near the island.
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NHC has just issued a new forecast cone... Here's a look at the latest forecast... pic.twitter.com/zyvUscwRHO
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) August 15, 2024
Possible impacts to the island include intense winds, tropical downpours and dangerous storm surge.
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.
We are currently just about a month out from the peak of hurricane season, which is Sept. 10. The end of hurricane season is Nov. 30.
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11 PM AST Wednesday, Aug. 14: Key Messages for Hurricane #Ernesto. Hurricane conditions are possible on Bermuda on Saturday. The risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents is expected to increase along the U.S. East coast beaches this weekend. For more info visit… pic.twitter.com/cGq7iOeFA4
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 15, 2024
More: Where do hurricanes begin?
Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024
Ernesto impacts in Central Florida
While current models do not show any direct impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto, the storm's presence in the Atlantic has the potential to intensify Central Florida beach conditions such as wave height and surf.
Wave heights over the weekend have the potential to be anywhere from four to eight feet. Beachgoers should also be aware that rip current risks could be elevated because of Ernesto.
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5AM AST Aug. 15: Key Messages for Hurricane #Ernesto. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Bermuda, with strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge expected. The risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents is expected to increase along the U.S. East coast beaches this… pic.twitter.com/6cPwyajBIg
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 15, 2024
First Warning Weather
Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
- Radar
- Severe weather alerts
Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning chief meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
