Ernesto has gained a little strength out over the warm Atlantic waters today. He is expected to make landfall as a strong tropical storm, but some gusts could be near hurricane strength, so a hurricane watch has been posted for portions of North and South Carolina. No significant change in intensity is expected.

10 AM Coordinates:
31.3N, 79.6W
105 Miles SSE of Charleston, SC
Moving NNE at 17 mph
Max sustained winds 60 mph
Pressure 994mb

Rain will be the biggest concern with Ernesto, especially once he gets caught up with the cold front. Moisture will linger in the East for several days, making Labor Day weekend soggy from the Carolinas up to New York.

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