Scroll down for more details on last position and winds, etc. A full update advisory will be issued at 4 pm, CDT
A FEW EXTRA NOTES
+ Satellite pictures show that Ernesto is being affected by land friction as he is centered over the SW extension of Haiti. Probably under hurricane strength now but that will be for the NHC to say in their next advisory.
+ Tons of rain falling over Haiti and the Dominican Republic. No doubt major flash flooding is underway.
+ According to press reports, Governor Bush has declared a state of emergency for Florida due to the future expected path of Ernesto.
+ Officials have ordered a mandantory evacuation for visitors from the Florida Keys. Travel is no problem at this time on U.S. 1 leading from Key West to the mainland. At 3 pm, EDT, partly sunny dry weather was reported at Key West with east winds only 12 mph.
* Remember the hurricane categories? Here they are:
Category One...winds 74 to 95 mph
Category Two...winds 96 to 110 mph
Category Three...winds 11 to 130 mph
Category Four...winds 131 to 155 mph
Category Five...winds 155 mph and greater
A FEW EXTRA NOTES
+ Satellite pictures show that Ernesto is being affected by land friction as he is centered over the SW extension of Haiti. Probably under hurricane strength now but that will be for the NHC to say in their next advisory.
+ Tons of rain falling over Haiti and the Dominican Republic. No doubt major flash flooding is underway.
+ According to press reports, Governor Bush has declared a state of emergency for Florida due to the future expected path of Ernesto.
+ Officials have ordered a mandantory evacuation for visitors from the Florida Keys. Travel is no problem at this time on U.S. 1 leading from Key West to the mainland. At 3 pm, EDT, partly sunny dry weather was reported at Key West with east winds only 12 mph.
* Remember the hurricane categories? Here they are:
Category One...winds 74 to 95 mph
Category Two...winds 96 to 110 mph
Category Three...winds 11 to 130 mph
Category Four...winds 131 to 155 mph
Category Five...winds 155 mph and greater