Hurricane Ernesto expected to become major hurricane by Friday, NHC says

Hurricane Ernesto formed Wednesday morning north of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday before it passes “very near" to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Ernesto expected to strengthen
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Hurricane Ernesto formed Wednesday morning north of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. It is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday before it passes "very near" to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.

Hurricane Ernesto to become major hurricane: NHC
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Hurricane Ernesto formed Wednesday morning north of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday before it passes "very near" to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.

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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner shares an update on the Wednesday forecast.

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Tuesday night will be quiet across the region. Low temperatures will settle into the 70s, though humidity will remain high.

Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to intensify
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Tuesday night will be quiet across the region. Low temperatures will settle into the 70s, though humidity will remain high. Tropical Storm Ernesto will impact Puerto Rico before rapidly intensifying. The storm is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday and could reach major hurricane status by Friday.

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Rare summer cold front could steer Ernesto away from Florida
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The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking a rare summer cold front that could steer Tropical Storm Ernesto away from Florida.

Orlando Weather Forecast: August 13, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner shares an update on the Tuesday forecast in Orlando and Central Florida.

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Tropical Storm Ernesto headed to Puerto Rico
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Ernesto will impact Puerto Rico late Tuesday into Wednesday morning and midday as a strong tropical storm. From there, it rapidly intensifies and becomes a strong hurricane by Friday.