2024-08-15 18:55:02
After battering Puerto Rico with torrential rain, Hurricane Ernesto is now heading toward Bermuda.
Ernesto strengthened overnight, with winds now at 85 mph. It’s expected to rapidly intensify over open water and become a major hurricane by Friday before the center passes over or near Bermuda Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
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A major hurricane is one with sustained winds of at least 111 mph, making it a Category 3 storm or higher.