Tropical Storm Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday, bringing hazardous weather to the region. As the storm moves away from the island, concerns about flash flooding and coastal flooding remain high. The hurricane, now downgraded to a tropical storm, is expected to regain strength and potentially become a hurricane again. Bermuda is still under a tropical storm warning, with thousands of residents without power.
Although the eye of the storm has moved north of the island, the southern eye wall is still expected to cause significant impact. Strong winds and tropical storm conditions are likely to continue into the evening. Official reports indicate that there has not been any major damage yet, but emergency services are on limited patrols due to the dangerous conditions.
In addition to Bermuda, concern about dangerous beach conditions, including rip currents and large waves, remains high along the East Coast of the United States. Beaches in Queens and Brooklyn are closed to swimming due to the potential for rip currents. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and urging residents and beachgoers to exercise caution until the storm passes.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com
