MIAMI.- Tropical Storm Ernesto has intensified in the Atlantic, causing some concern in Florida, even though initial predictions suggest the phenomenon will veer northward, away from the continental United States.
While current models show a path that would not directly impact Florida, Ernesto’s rapid intensification and the inherent unpredictability of tropical storms are keeping the state on a cautious path.
Weather experts warned that while the forecast path is encouraging, there is still a chance Ernesto could deviate slightly from its current course.
Factors such as interactions with other weather systems or changes in air currents could influence the storm’s final direction, creating uncertainty about its actual impact on the continental United States.
This concern adds to the anxiety of residents still recovering from the effects of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Debby. The possibility of a new meteorological event, especially with the power that Ernesto could reach, keeps the population on alert.
Alert in the Caribbean
Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, islands are bracing for the storm’s arrival. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, where heavy rains, flooding and possible landslides are expected.
Attention is now focused on Ernesto’s progress and whether its path will remain away from Florida. Although current predictions are optimistic, the possibility of a change of course, however small, is causing concern and keeping authorities and the population in a state of constant vigilance.
The next few days will be crucial to determine whether Ernesto’s threat dissipates completely or whether Florida will have to prepare to face the onslaught of this tropical storm.
