Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to make landfall in Puerto Rico and potentially impact other Caribbean islands

Tropical Storm Ernesto is intensifying as it brings heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas to the northern Caribbean. The storm is expected to affect the US and British Virgin Islands, Vieques, and Culebra, with hurricane watches issued for these areas. Ernesto is forecast to pass near or over Puerto Rico on Wednesday, potentially becoming a hurricane in the process. The storm is currently moving through the Leeward Islands with maximum winds of around 40 mph, and is expected to impact the US Virgin Islands on Tuesday evening.