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![Here's the latest forecast map for Hurricane Ernesto, which is on a track toward Bermuda and could intensify into a major hurricane before reaching the island. Here's the latest forecast map for Hurricane Ernesto, which is on a track toward Bermuda and could intensify into a major hurricane before reaching the island.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screen-Shot-2024-08-15-at-8.16.46-AM.png?w=128)
MAP: Hurricane Ernesto targets Bermuda; here’s the latest forecast track
Here's the latest forecast map for Hurricane Ernesto, which is on a track toward Bermuda...
![Forecasters are predicting that Hurricane Ernesto could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by Friday. Ernesto's peak wind speeds could reach 115 mph by Friday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters are predicting that Hurricane Ernesto could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by Friday. Ernesto's peak wind speeds could reach 115 mph by Friday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thursday0815-11am-7-day-outlook.jpg?w=135)
Ernesto could become a major hurricane as it barrels toward Bermuda
Forecasters are predicting that Hurricane Ernesto could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by Friday....
![The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entirety of South Florida through 6 p.m. Friday. Heat index numbers will spike as high as 112 degrees F in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entirety of South Florida through 6 p.m. Friday. Heat index numbers will spike as high as 112 degrees F in some areas.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FriHeatAd.jpg?w=137)
Heat advisory issued through 6 p.m. Friday, with a hot weekend ahead
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entirety of South Florida...
![Hurricane season just shifted gears. After a rather mellow July, August is shaping up to have “above normal” hurricane activity, according to researchers at Colorado State University’s department of atmospheric science. NOAA agrees. Hurricane season just shifted gears. After a rather mellow July, August is shaping up to have “above normal” hurricane activity, according to researchers at Colorado State University’s department of atmospheric science. NOAA agrees.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DebbyLandfall.jpg?w=140)
Here’s what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like
Hurricane season just shifted gears. After a rather mellow July, August is shaping up to...
![Considerable flooding is expected across parts of eastern South Carolina and southeast North Carolina through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Parts of eastern South Carolina have already seen 25 inches of rain, while parts of southeast North Carolina have recorded 15 inches. Considerable flooding is expected across parts of eastern South Carolina and southeast North Carolina through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Parts of eastern South Carolina have already seen 25 inches of rain, while parts of southeast North Carolina have recorded 15 inches.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tropical_Weather_Debby_Flooded_Again_07861_ed36b6.jpg?w=132)
Tropical Storm Debby to move over soggy South Carolina coast, drop more rain before heading north
Considerable flooding is expected across parts of eastern South Carolina and southeast North Carolina through...
![A person looks on at a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida’s Big Bend area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** A person looks on at a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida’s Big Bend area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-2165383545_201021576.jpg?w=132)
Tropical Storm Debby doles out repeat deluges for weather-weary residents
Tropical Storm Debby is taking a breather over the western Atlantic Ocean but it isn’t...
![Though July was quiet, experts say the remainder of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season should be “extremely active,” with the likelihood of 10 hurricanes yet to form. Though July was quiet, experts say the remainder of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season should be “extremely active,” with the likelihood of 10 hurricanes yet to form.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AtSST.jpg?w=140)
Experts stick with an ‘extremely active’ forecast for the rest of the 2024 hurricane season
Though July was quiet, experts say the remainder of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season should...
![Islamorada, Florida. (Patrick Farrell/WLRN) Islamorada, Florida. (Patrick Farrell/WLRN)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TFL-z-everglades-photo-essay-0421-07.jpg?w=140)
Hurricane Debby sweeps cocaine worth $1 million onto South Florida beach
Tropical Storm Debby’s strong winds and heavy rain have downed trees, submerged streets and drenched...
![Tropical Storm Debby moved menacingly into some of America’s most historic Southern cities and was expected to bring prolonged downpours and flooding throughout the day Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes. Tropical Storm Debby moved menacingly into some of America’s most historic Southern cities and was expected to bring prolonged downpours and flooding throughout the day Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tropical_Weather_Debby_Florida_44121_8566d4.jpg?w=129)
Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast
Tropical Storm Debby moved menacingly into some of America’s most historic Southern cities and was...
![In an aerial view, a person walks next to a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida’s Big Bend area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) In an aerial view, a person walks next to a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida’s Big Bend area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-2165378861_201021602.jpg?w=140)
Hurricane Debby makes landfall in northwest Florida | PHOTOS
Hurricane Debby floods Tampa Bay area, makes landfall in northwest Florida and is expected to...