Hurricane Ernesto Strikes Again: Impact on East Coast and Canada

Hurricane Ernesto regained strength on Sunday, triggering dangerous rip currents along the U.S. East Coast and Canada. Expected to intensify over the next 12 hours before weakening, the storm has already caused significant disruptions, including power outages, flooding, and damage across Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Bermuda.

Hurricane Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, posing significant threats along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, located approximately 815 miles southwest of Newfoundland, Canada, is generating sustained winds of 75 mph.

The NHC warns that Ernesto is expected to intensify further over the next 12 hours before weakening into a post-tropical cyclone by Tuesday. The eye of the hurricane will likely pass near southeastern Newfoundland by late Monday, potentially bringing strong winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall.

This marks Ernesto as the fifth named storm in an anticipated intense Atlantic hurricane season. Last week, it made landfall in Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, leading to over 725,000 power outages due to severe rainfall. The storm later hit Bermuda, causing minor damage despite downed trees and widespread flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)