Ernesto is moving away from Puerto Rico and is nearing hurricane strength.
A warning sign reading"Danger, No Swimming" under a red flag, indicating unsafe swimming conditions, are seen on the beach as waves crash onto the shore in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, on August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches.The center of Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles from San Juan,More than 300,000 customers were without power in Puerto Rico, according to LUMA, a service provider.
People buy groceries and bottled water at a supermarket as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches, in Humacao, Puerto Rico August 13, 2024.On Culebra island, east of Puerto Rico, sustained wind of 68 mph was reported with gust to 86 mph. A METAR Observation Station at the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico reported a sustained wind of 48 mph and a gust of 74 mph.
A warning sign reading"Danger, No Swimming" under a red flag, indicating unsafe swimming conditions, are seen on the beach as waves crash onto the shore in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, on August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches.MORE: NOAA predicts very active hurricane season for 2024, issues highest-ever early season outlook
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