Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms as Warning Issued for Montserrat and Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph; A Tropical Storm Warning remains firmly in place for Montserrat. Residents are urged to be prepared and to take action where necessary to protect life and property. At 5 P.M, the center of Tropical Storm Ernesto was located near latitude 16.0