Hurricane Ernesto News

Update: Greece Battles Wildfires While Storm Lilian Crosses UK

Greek wildfire risks increased as temperatures climb and near gale force winds blow across the Aegean Sea, while Storm Lilian is battering parts of the UK. Firefighters, supported by helicopters, are trying to control an outbreak in Paiania, on eastern …

Remnants of Hurricane Ernesto Trigger Wind and Rain Warnings in Scotland

Yellow weather warnings are in place for Scotland on Thursday, as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto bring strong winds and heavy rain. There’s an alert for rain across western Scotland, with more than 100 millimeters (4 inches) forecast for higher …

Puerto Rico Insurers to Absorb Hurricane Ernesto Losses: AM Best

Losses in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Ernesto are expected to be absorbed by the island’s domiciled insurers, according to industry rating AM Best. Initial feedback from AM Best-rated insurers—though it is early in the claims process—indicates that property losses from …

Ernesto Becomes Category 2 Hurricane as It Heads to Bermuda

Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it plowed northward toward Bermuda, threatening to drench the British territory with heavy rain and unleash flash floods. The storm was 410 miles (660 kilometers) south-southwest of Bermuda according to an advisory …

Hurricane Ernesto Threatens Bermuda, Leaves Puerto Rico in Dark

Hurricane Ernesto took aim at Bermuda as almost half of Puerto Rico remained without power in the storm’s wake, the island’s fragile electric grid battered by high winds. Officials declared a hurricane watch for Bermuda, saying Ernesto could strike the …

Tropical Storm Ernesto Drenches Puerto Rico on Path Northward

Tropical Storm Ernesto pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and winds as it brushed by the island on a track that’s likely to see it become a hurricane later Wednesday. Ernesto was about 85 miles (135 kilometers) north-northwest of San …