T.S. Ernesto forecast to form before reaching the Leeward Islands
From the National Hurricane Center:
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- The government of France has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for St. Barthelemy.
- The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British Virgin Islands.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
* Guadeloupe * St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla * Saba and St. Eustatius * St. Martin and St. Barthelemy * Sint Maarten * British Virgin Islands * U.S. Virgin Islands.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests in Puerto Rico should monitor the progress of Potential Tropical Cyclone Five. Additional watches could be required early Monday.