Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently impacting the northeast Caribbean and is on track to reach Puerto Rico. As of Tuesday morning, the storm was located approximately 300 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It is moving west at 18 mph, posing a threat of heavy rainfall to the region.
Puerto Rico's Governor, Pedro Pierluisi, has taken precautionary measures by closing schools and government agencies and activating the National Guard. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, with forecasts predicting six to eight inches of rain for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and up to 10 inches in isolated areas.
