Ernesto expected to become category 3 hurricane by Friday | Tropical Weather Forecast

Ernesto is pulling away from Puerto Rico after dumping several inches of rain over parts of the island. Flash flooding and mudslides will continue to be a threat through tonight. Ernesto will track north, staying away from the United States but passing very close to Bermuda late Friday into Saturday. Ernesto is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by Friday afternoon. Some impacts could be felt along parts of the U.S. East Mid-Atlantic & NE coast like increased surf and the threat of dangerous rip currents.