Tropical Storm Ernesto is churning in the Atlantic and taking aim at Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tropical Storm Ernesto is taking aim at Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where a tropical storm warning is in effect.
The storm is forecast to pass over or very close to the eastern end of Puerto Rico on Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and flash flooding.Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi is warning residents to stay home starting on Tuesday evening, when the tropical storm-force winds are forecast to reach the island.
Shelters are open and more than 1,500 electrical line workers are prepared to help with power outages, officials said.
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