SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday 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, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island on Saturday.
The Category 1 storm was located about 570 miles (915 kilometers) south-southwest of Bermuda on Thursday morning. It had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and was moving north at 14 mph (22 kph).
“I cannot stress enough how important it is for every resident to use this time to prepare.
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