Tropical Storm Ernesto, which recently formed in the Atlantic, is moving westward toward the Caribbean. The storm is currently located about 295 miles (about 475 km) east-southeast of Antigua and is moving rapidly toward the west-northwest at a speed of 45 km/h.
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Lesser Antilles islands, including Antigua, Barbuda, and neighboring islands, with storm conditions expected by tonight or tomorrow morning.
Ernesto is expected to continue on its westerly track for the next few days, with gradual strengthening. The storm is forecast to reach Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Tuesday evening.
The current track indicates the storm may avoid Cuba, heading northwest instead after crossing the Caribbean, but the forecast could still change ( teleSURenglish ) ( Antigua Observer Newspaper ).
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