National Hurricane Center

Ernesto brings dangerous rip currents to US East Coast

Ernesto intensified to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday night, with the National Hurricane Center cautioning that East Coast beaches face hazardous conditions. Over the past week, the hurricane has led to significant power outages and flooding in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Currently, Ernesto is situated over the Atlantic, with sustained winds reaching 75 mph. The NHC forecasts that Ernesto…