Hurricane Ernesto is strengthening and currently moving on its path toward Bermuda. Forecasts indicate it will move away from Florida, but we must remain alert for the storm surges.
Meteorologists warned that Ernesto could cause strong waves along the east coast of the United States. "This means that anyone who wants to go to the beach, even if the weather is nice, could find it dangerous to enter the sea due to the strong currents," said American meteorologist Robbie Berg.
Ernesto is expected to approach Bermuda on Friday night, with its strongest impact forecast for Saturday and early Sunday morning.
According to the most recent notice from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Ernesto will bring a prolonged period of intense winds and a dangerous storm surge, leading to the issuance of a hurricane alert for the entire region.
This Wednesday, Ernesto became a category 1 hurricane after passing Puerto Rico and leaving half of the island without electricity. Currently, the cyclone is located about 635 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, according to the NHC bulletin issued at 5 a.m. Eastern Time.
Authorities have urged residents to immediately complete all necessary preparations to protect lives and property, as conditions will begin to deteriorate rapidly.
In addition to hurricane-force winds, torrential rains associated with Ernesto are expected to cause flash flooding in several areas of Bermuda starting Friday and continuing throughout the weekend.
Although Ernesto will stay away from the east coast of the United States, the swells generated by the hurricane could reach these areas and other parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas, increasing the risk of dangerous rip currents.
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