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 p.m. ET

On Saturday at 8 pm, 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 100 miles northeast of Bermuda and 1065 miles southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland, with maximum sustained wind of 75 mph. It’s moving 6 mph to the north-northeast.

"An acceleration toward the north-northeast is forecast to begin on Sunday, with a turn toward the northeast and east-northeast occurring on Monday and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Ernesto will slowly move away from Bermuda through tonight and pass near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday and Monday night. No significant change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Ernesto should remain near or at hurricane strength through Monday." forecasters noted. "The cyclone will likely become post-tropical near southeastern Newfoundland by Monday night or Tuesday morning."

YESTERDAY (Friday):

Yesterday, Ernesto reached new lows of intensity and was downgraded from a Category 2 hurricane to a Category 1 hurricane.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:

- Bermuda

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area.

Interests in southeastern Newfoundland should monitor the progress of Ernesto. A watch may be required for a portion of this area Sunday morning.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are likely to continue on Bermuda for the next several hours.

STORM SURGE: Coastal flooding is still possible 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 an additional 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) of rainfall through tonight across Bermuda, with storm total amounts of 7 to 9 inches (175 to 225 mm). This rainfall will likely result in considerable life-threatening flash flooding to the island, especially in low-lying areas.

SURF: Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and 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 17, 2024 at 11:10 AM.