Watch for offshore Waters Forecast for the Caribbean Sea and Tropical N Atlantic NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
Ernesto’s rain has drenched portions of the Eastern United States https://www.weather.gov/media/mhx/LatestBriefing.pdf
Back in 2012 – Damage: $252 million (2012 USD) The previous Tropical Storm Ernesto killed 12 people in Mexico. Authorities in the state of Veracruz report 10,000 families affected in 57 municipalities. Once it turned into a full fledged hurricane my fiancée and I styto drive from NYC to Georgia where zi had been hired Stan HBCU to teach journalism. Yirong was jet lagged because she was visiting her mom when I broke the news and she rushed back. We had to travel by car to bring our things and arrive before orientation!
We made it safe and sound, In fact she was invited to play the cello at their live television Christmas Special.