Ernesto left Bermuda and headed to the Atlantic Ocean
Article first published: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, 5 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, 8 a.m. ET
On Saturday at 8 am, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Ernesto after it first crossed the Atlantic Ocean and left Bermuda and headed to the Atlantic Ocean
Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto is 15 miles north-northeast of Bermuda, with maximum sustained wind of 85 mph. It’s moving 9 mph to the north-northeast.
"... the center of Ernesto is expected to slowly depart Bermuda today and move near or east of Newfoundland Monday night." forecasters noted. "Little change in strength is forecast today."
YESTERDAY (Friday):
Yesterday, Ernesto lost momentum and regressed from a Category 2 hurricane to a Category 1 hurricane, with winds of 85 miles per hour.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for:
- Bermuda
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area.
Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of Ernesto.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected on Bermuda through the next several hours. Due to Ernesto's large size and slow motion, strong winds will continue on the island through most of today into this evening.
STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding on Bermuda in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
RAINFALL: Ernesto is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 6 to 9 inches or 150 to 225 mm on Bermuda. This rainfall will likely result in considerable life-threatening flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas on the island.
SURF: Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the east coast of the United States. These swells will likely reach portions of Atlantic Canada today. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions are likely in these areas during the next couple of days.
Source: National Hurricane Center
This story was originally published August 16, 2024 at 11:06 AM.