Hurricane Ernesto unleashes chaos in Puerto Rico and sets its sights on Bermuda. Find out what this means for you and how it’s shaking up weather patterns across the U.S.
Hurricane Ernesto has already unleashed chaos in Puerto Rico, leaving nearly half of all customers without power as torrential rain battered the island. Schools and offices were shut down, and flood watches remain in effect through Thursday morning. Weather forecasters warn that Ernesto could escalate to a Category 3 hurricane by Friday, raising alarms across the Atlantic. So, what’s next on Ernesto’s radar? Bermuda and possibly the Delaware beaches!
Ernesto, currently a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph, is on a path to potentially hit Bermuda by this weekend. People in Delaware are also on high alert, as they could experience some of the storm’s impacts this weekend. Even states as far away as Michigan are seeing changes in their weather systems due to this tropical system’s movement in the western Atlantic. From rough surf in Florida to high rip current risks along the U.S. East Coast, Ernesto’s far-reaching impacts are being felt far and wide.
Maps show that while Ernesto is passing several hundred miles off the U.S. East Coast, beaches from Florida to Maine are nonetheless expecting an increase in rip currents that could endanger swimmers. Additionally, the National Hurricane Center has launched a new “cone of concern” that includes warnings for interior counties, changing the way we think about storm preparedness.
As Ernesto approaches Bermuda, Atlantic Canada might also need to brace for potential impacts early next week. While it remains uncertain what specific effects can be expected, it’s clear that Ernesto’s trajectory is one to watch closely. This hurricane has already demonstrated its capability for destruction and shows no signs of slowing down.
Did you know that hurricanes are named in alphabetical order, alternating between male and female names? Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season. And speaking of numbers, it's intriguing to note that a single Category 3 hurricane can release 600 trillion watts of energy, equivalent to all the bombs used during World War II. Nature’s power is awe-inspiring and humbling all at once.
Interestingly, hurricanes that significantly impact the U.S. are often retired from the list of storm names. If Ernesto’s current path of destruction continues, it might be one for the history books. Makes you think twice about underestimating the weather, doesn’t it?
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