WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Ernesto will push across Bermuda this weekend, bringing a high risk of dangerous rip currents to our local beaches.
Ernesto is located about 800 miles northeast of our area, moving to the northeast at 14 mph with 100 mph winds. It's currently a Category 2 hurricane.
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A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda. Hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within roughly 24 hours.
Dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant flooding for Bermuda, as well as rainfall amounts up to 12 inches.
The storm pulls away from Bermuda by Saturday night, heading into the north Atlantic.
