Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water

Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health. A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda on Thursday, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island on Saturday. Ernesto is forecast to become near Category 3 hurricane strength on Friday and drop between four to eight inches of rain in Bermuda with up to 12 inches in isolated areas. Ernesto is then expected to pass near or east of Atlantic Canada on Monday.