Santo Domingo. – The tropical storm Erin It continues to move west and is located 1,595 kilometers from the minor Antilles, with a chance of becoming hurricane This Friday, according to the National Hurricanes Center (NHC).
The institution indicated that a Gradual strengthening During the next few days, with a more marked intensification between Friday and Saturday.
He also pointed out that the winds with tropical storm force Associated with Erin extend to 60 miles (approximately 95 kilometers) from its center, and that the estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 millibar (MB), equivalent to 29.59 inches.
Preventive alert
According to the National Hurricane Center, the swells generated by Erin will begin to affect portions of the Sotavento Islands North, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico During this weekend.
In that sense, the institution warned that these swell could cause wave conditions and hazardous sea currents for life, as well as heavy rains at the local level.
