Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of public school classes in preparation for an approaching tropical storm. Forecasters warned that a disturbance in the Atlantic was expected to become a tropical depression and strengthen into a tropical storm, with warnings in effect for several Caribbean islands. The storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential floods, landslides, and hurricane-strength wind gusts to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Officials urged residents to stay alert and prepare for the storm as its trajectory was uncertain. The disturbance was projected to become the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, with the possibility of becoming a Category 3 hurricane as it moved towards Bermuda. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an above-average hurricane season due to record warm ocean temperatures, forecasting 17 to 25 named storms with four to seven major hurricanes. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands emphasized the importance of taking the storm seriously and preparing for potential impacts. The disturbance was located east-southeast of Antigua and was moving west at a rapid pace. Residents in the region were advised to stay informed and follow safety guidelines as the storm approached.
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Puerto Rico Cancels Classes and Activates National Guard in Response to Tropical Storm Warning in Caribbean
