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A tropical low has strengthened into Tropical Storm Ernesto.  It is forecast to move well south of Puerto Rico tomorrow. 

Here is some information on Ernesto.

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…12.8N 56.6W
ABOUT 295 MI…475 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 270 DEGREES AT 22 MPH…35 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1006 MB…29.71 INCHES

The National Hurricane Center is calling for Ernesto to continue on a westerly track into next week.