Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened overnight and is on a path directly toward Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest forecast. The storm is expected to slowly intensify and could briefly become a major hurricane — Category 3 or higher — on Friday.
The forecast has the storm remaining well off the U.S. east coast but forecasters warned of life-threatening surf and rip currents. Hurricane warnings are posted on the island of Bermuda, where the effects of Ernesto will begin to be felt late Thursday with destructive winds and flooding forecast through the weekend.
Here’s the latest forecast path:
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