TS Ernesto Forms

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms, and is expected to bring tropical storm force winds and heavy rains to portions of the Leeward Islands beginning late this evening.

Current Position/Movement:

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LOCATION...16.0N 57.5W

ABOUT 295 MI...475 KM ESE OF ANTIGUA

ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM ESE OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 28 MPH...44 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES

Watches and Warnings in Effect:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla

* Guadeloupe

* St. Martin and St. Barthelemy

* Sint Maarten

* British Virgin Islands

* U.S. Virgin Islands

* Puerto Rico

* Vieques

* Culebra