NEW: Pres. Trump approves Puerto Rico emergency declaration as Tropical Storm Dorian approaches.
Tropical Storm Dorian is bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the Leeward Islands Tuesday as residents in Puerto Rico prepare for a possible impact.
Puerto Rico could see up to 8 inches of rain as well as flash flooding, life threatening rip currents and surf conditions and possibly near hurricane-strength winds on Wednesday. More than 7,400 generators and three mega generators are already on the island, according to the governor.By the end of Tuesday, radios and satellite phones will be delivered to mayors and police departments throughout the island at all municipalities, officials said.
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