Hurricane Ernesto, which intensified into a Category 2 storm, is forecast to impact Bermuda with strong winds, dangerous storm surge, and life-threatening flooding as it moves north-northeast. The storm is expected to pass near or over Bermuda on Saturday, bringing up to 12 inches of rain and potentially becoming a major hurricane. Ernesto's effects will also be felt along the U.S. east coast and Atlantic Canada, causing hazardous surf and rip currents. By Monday, the storm is projected to transition to a post-tropical system as it moves south of Newfoundland, with potential rain and wind impacts on the Avalon Peninsula. Coastal communities in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes can expect large waves and possible minor flooding.