Tropical Storm Erin’s path monitored for possible deteriorating weather this weekend

By The Star Staff

Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration Commissioner Ángel Jiménez Colón said Tuesday that the path of Tropical Storm Erin is being monitored, as its approach could deteriorate weather conditions in Puerto Rico over the weekend.

“We are already at the peak of the season and are working in constant communication with the National Weather Service [NWS], municipal offices, and federal agencies to be ready for any emergency situation,” Jiménez Colón said in a written statement. “The call is not to leave preparations to the last minute.”

NWS meteorologist Ernesto Morales said Erin could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days and generate swells with waves between 10 and 12 feet northeast of the island, as well as an increase in downpours between Saturday and Sunday.

Public Safety Secretary Arturo Garffer maintained that his agency’s offices have the personnel and resources ready to respond, urging the public to stay informed only through official channels.