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15.08.2024 - 23:52 / cntraveler.com / Luis Muñoz Marín
Hurricane Ernesto, then a tropical storm, knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico on Wednesday and is moving toward Bermuda with increased strength.
A hurricane warning is currently in effect for the British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. “Expect building swells and dangerous surf with rip currents to develop by Friday in advance of the onset of tropical storm to hurricane force winds,” the Bermuda Weather Service advisory reads.
While the storm is staying clear of the continental United States, the swell from Ernesto is likely to cause “cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions” at beaches along the East Coast of the US this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory on Thursday.
In Puerto Rico, tropical storm conditions have passed, according to a Thursday travel advisory from Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s Destination Marketing Organization. However, parts of Vieques, Culebra, and the eastern coast of Puerto Rico are still recovering from heavy rains, flash floods, and tropical winds. The Puerto Rico Ferry Service to Vieques and Culebra is suspended until later this week, when ocean conditions are expected to fully improve.
“Safety remains our top priority for travelers and residents, and visitors should avoid all bodies of water and areas prone to flooding, such as beaches and rivers,” the Discover Puerto Rico advisory continues. “Major airports are operating fully, but may experience interruptions or cancellations due to the storm's passing. Visitors currently in Puerto Rico or with upcoming travel plans should contact their airlines, travel providers, lodging operators, and local businesses directly to inquire about changes in operations and plans during the storm.”
As of late afternoon on August 15, nearly 86% of flights through San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) were delayed, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Only one SJU flight was canceled. In Florida, Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) saw delay rates of 88.35% and 91.11% respectively, while Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ ) saw 100% of flights delayed.
Several cruise ships have altered itineraries in the Caribbean this week in order to avoid the storm, listed below:
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride departed Baltimore and arrived in Bermuda on August 13, one day earlier than scheduled. Carnival Magic, which is sailing an Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami, cancelled a visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Instead, a visit to Nassau, Bahamas was added on Friday,
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