Tropical Storm Ernesto with wind gusts up to 63 MPH in Saint Lucia as the center of Ernesto moves nearby.

Ernesto is located 13.5N 61.5W, about 40 miles (65Km) WSW of Saint Lucia, about 25 miles (45Km) WNW of Saint Vincent. Maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) with movement West of 270 degrees at 24 mph (39km/h), minimum central pressure of 1002 Mb (29.59 inches)

Summary of watches and warnings in effect
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Dominica, Saint Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe

A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area...in this case within the next 12 hours.

Hazards affecting land
Wind...tropical storm conditions are expected to continue within the warning area through midday today.

Rainfall: Total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 3 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches are expected across the Windward Islands through today.

Surf: Large waves generated by Ernesto will be affecting the tropical storm warning area today.