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Hurricane Ernesto was an impactful hurricane in the North Atlantic Ocean.
On August 12, 2024, Ernesto formed as a tropical storm east of the Lesser Antilles. After reaching the Caribbean, Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane on August 14 with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (45 m/s).
Ernesto’s winds brought structural damage and extensive power outages to the Caribbean, leaving over 700,000 customers without power in Puerto Rico.
On August 17, Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda as a Category 1 storm, ushering in storm surge and gusty winds. In total, nearly 30,000 customers were left without power.
After making landfall in Bermuda, Ernesto tracked into open Atlantic waters, eventually dissipating on August 21, 2024.
While traversing the North Atlantic, Ernesto’s swells were felt across the U.S. East Coast. Large waves and intense rip currents prompted numerous water rescues from South Carolina to New Jersey. Two deaths were reported from the rip currents on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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An extended animation of Ernesto- from its tropical start to passing Newfoundland, Canada.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/12 16:00 - 2024/08/20 14:00
Ernesto brought tropical storm conditions to Bermuda over the weekend before continuing northeastward.
Hurricane Ernesto is expected to brush Newfoundland, Canada this evening.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/16 16:00 - 2024/08/19 14:30
JPSS satellites passed overhead of Hurricane Ernesto on early Saturday morning as it was centered over the island of Bermuda, where it brought heavy rainfall and large swells.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/17 05:49 - 2024/08/17 06:38
Bermuda is starting to feel the impacts of Hurricane Ernesto as it is expected to impact or pass close by the island this weekend, bringing storm surge, strong winds, and heavy rainfall.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/15 14:00 - 2024/08/16 15:50
Lightning flashes within Hurricane Ernesto on August 15th, 2024.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/15 10:31 - 2024/08/15 13:41
Power outages occurred across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as Hurricane Ernesto passed close by last week.
This imagery captured from NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 compares the city lights of the islands on a normal night and after Hurricane Ernesto moved through.
Timespan Start: 2024/06/27 05:45 - 2024/08/15 06:29
Ernesto has intensified into a hurricane this morning as it moves north of Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Ernesto is moving northwest, and is forecasted to strengthen into a major hurricane within the coming days.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/13 16:00 - 2024/08/14 15:00
Convection bubbles within Tropical Storm Ernesto as the cyclone brings flooding rains to the Caribbean
Timespan Start: 2024/08/14 11:25 - 2024/08/14 14:22
Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to slowly strengthen as it passes over the Leeward Islands.
Ernesto is expected to bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico today.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/12 21:00 - 2024/08/13 14:00
Tropical Storm Ernesto becomes the fifth named storm of the 2024 season.
Ernesto is forecasted to move over the Leeward Islands overnight before nearing Puerto Rico tomorrow.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/12 10:10 - 2024/08/12 21:10
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five forms over the Atlantic Ocean. The system is forecast to become a hurricane this week as it pushes west.
Timespan Start: 2024/08/10 20:20 - 2024/08/12 01:50
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