On August 17, Hurricane Ernesto struck Bermuda with powerful winds and 35-foot waves, causing severe flooding. Over 70% of Bermuda's 36,000 customers lost power. The storm's eye passed over the island early, and by 11 a.m. EDT, it was 50 miles away, moving slowly north. Hurricane-force winds extended 70 miles from the center, with tropical storm-force winds reaching 240 miles. The storm is expected to move away from Bermuda and approach southeastern Newfoundland by late Monday.
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