Hurricane Ernesto Aims for Bermuda After Leaving Many in Puerto Rico Without Power or Water

Hurricane Ernesto Aims for Bermuda After Leaving Many in Puerto Rico Without Power or Water
A satellite image shows Hurricane Ernesto northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and moving over open waters, at at 4 p.m ET on Aug. 14, 2024. NOAA via AP
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—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.