Tropical Storm Ernesto emerged on Monday, moving towards the Caribbean islands. The forecasts indicate that tropical storm conditions may hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands starting Tuesday.

You can follow the storm’s trajectory with the latest maps and models below, and stay updated with YSL News’s coverage as Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, progresses through the Caribbean.

The storm is predicted to bring significant rainfall, leading to flash flooding and mudslides; however, forecasts suggest that the mainland United States will likely avoid major impacts from the storm.

What is Ernesto’s Path?

The National Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. ET update on Monday noted that Ernesto could start affecting parts of the Leeward Islands with tropical storm conditions as early as Tuesday morning, with the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico experiencing effects later in the day.