Ernesto has become a hurricane as it moves over open waters, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Puerto Rico faces significant power outages and flooding.
With nearly half of all clients in Puerto Rico without power, officials reported a complete blackout in parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands, indicating severe storm impact.
The storm is expected to possibly strengthen into a major hurricane within 48 hours, raising concerns for further impacts across the Caribbean, especially Bermuda.
Local officials reported heavy flooding in several areas of Puerto Rico, with roads blocked by fallen trees and necessary evacuations in places like Toa Baja.
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