Tropical Storm Gabrielle drenching rains pose greatest threat to island nations

(CBS News) Tropical Storm Gabrielle is now pelting Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with powerful winds and drenching rain, and is expected to strengthen in the coming days.

The storm is currently right off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico -- a slow-moving mass on the map that is creating big problems with drenching rains, CBS News weather consultant David Bernard explained on "CBS This Morning."

Overall, the biggest effects of Gabrielle will be seen in Puerto Rico, Bernard said, with flooding and, in the higher elevations some mudslides may occur as three to six inches of rainfall are expected, but as much as 10 inches in some areas. Also, parts of the Dominican Republic could see some of that flooding.

In the coming days, the tropical storm expected to move slowly to the northwest through the night and into Friday. On Saturday, the storm will likely be east of Turks and Caicos Islands and north of the Dominican Republic. Then, the storm is expected to shift out to sea, perhaps threatening Bermuda early next week.

However, there's good news for the U.S. East Coast -- the storm is not expected to turn in that direction.

For Bernard's full forecast, watch his "CTM" appearance above.

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle drenching rains pose greatest threat to island nations

(CBS News) Tropical Storm Gabrielle is now pelting Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with powerful winds and drenching rain, and is expected to strengthen in the coming days.

The storm is currently right off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico -- a slow-moving mass on the map that is creating big problems with drenching rains, CBS News weather consultant David Bernard explained on "CBS This Morning."

Overall, the biggest effects of Gabrielle will be seen in Puerto Rico, Bernard said, with flooding and, in the higher elevations some mudslides may occur as three to six inches of rainfall are expected, but as much as 10 inches in some areas. Also, parts of the Dominican Republic could see some of that flooding.

In the coming days, the tropical storm expected to move slowly to the northwest through the night and into Friday. On Saturday, the storm will likely be east of Turks and Caicos Islands and north of the Dominican Republic. Then, the storm is expected to shift out to sea, perhaps threatening Bermuda early next week.

However, there's good news for the U.S. East Coast -- the storm is not expected to turn in that direction.

For Bernard's full forecast, watch his "CTM" appearance above.

View the original article here

Video: Tropical Storm Gabrielle drenches Caribbean

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Tropical storm Fernand kills 13, weakens to depression in Mexico

VERACRUZ, Mexico Landslides triggered by torrential rains dumped by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fernand killed at least 13 people in Veracruz state, authorities said Monday as the storm weakened to a tropical depression and carried heavy rains inland over eastern Mexico.

Nine people died in the town of Yecuatla, three in the port city of Tuxpan and one more in the town of Atzalan, Veracruz Gov. Javier Duarte said.

A landslide of rock and mud swept onto four homes in the village of Roca de Oro, which is part of the town of Yecuatla, killing nine people in their sleep before dawn Monday.

Duarte advised resident to continue to take precautionary measures since the tropical depression continued to cause rain.

"We will remain alert because of the rains" still falling, Duarte said

At least 10 towns were isolated because 16 landslides blocked roads throughout the state, civil protection authorities said in a statement. They said more than 400 people were in shelters set up by the government.

In the metropolitan area of Veracruz city and neighboring Boca del Rio, workers were restoring electricity to about 40 percent of the region's households.

The government of Veracruz state advised its 7.7 million residents to stay home, and suspended classes in the state to protect children from venturing out into winds and rain.

The system's maximum sustained winds late Monday afternoon had decreased to near 30 mph (45 kph), several hours after making landfall. Fernand was centered about 75 miles (125 kilometers) west-southwest of Tuxpan and moving to the west-northwest at about 9 mph (15 kph).

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Tropical storm Fernand kills 13, weakens to depression in Mexico

VERACRUZ, Mexico Landslides triggered by torrential rains dumped by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fernand killed at least 13 people in Veracruz state, authorities said Monday as the storm weakened to a tropical depression and carried heavy rains inland over eastern Mexico.

Nine people died in the town of Yecuatla, three in the port city of Tuxpan and one more in the town of Atzalan, Veracruz Gov. Javier Duarte said.

A landslide of rock and mud swept onto four homes in the village of Roca de Oro, which is part of the town of Yecuatla, killing nine people in their sleep before dawn Monday.

Duarte advised resident to continue to take precautionary measures since the tropical depression continued to cause rain.

"We will remain alert because of the rains" still falling, Duarte said

At least 10 towns were isolated because 16 landslides blocked roads throughout the state, civil protection authorities said in a statement. They said more than 400 people were in shelters set up by the government.

In the metropolitan area of Veracruz city and neighboring Boca del Rio, workers were restoring electricity to about 40 percent of the region's households.

The government of Veracruz state advised its 7.7 million residents to stay home, and suspended classes in the state to protect children from venturing out into winds and rain.

The system's maximum sustained winds late Monday afternoon had decreased to near 30 mph (45 kph), several hours after making landfall. Fernand was centered about 75 miles (125 kilometers) west-southwest of Tuxpan and moving to the west-northwest at about 9 mph (15 kph).

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Tropical Storm Fernand heads to Mexico's coast

Updated 11:06 PM ET

VERACRUZ, Mexico Tropical Storm Fernand brewed up just off Mexico's Gulf coast Sunday, and heavy rains and strong winds caused some power failures and street flooding in the colonial city of Veracruz. The storm was expected to move ashore before dawn Monday.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm had winds of at least 50 mph (85 kph) late Sunday. Fernand was about five (10 kilometers) north of Veracruz and moving westward at 9 mph (15 kph).

A tropical storm warning was in effect on Mexico's coast from Veracruz north to Barra de Nautla.

The government of Veracruz state advised its 7.7 million residents to stay home, and Gov. Javier Duarte suspended classes in the whole state to protect children from venturing out into winds and rain.

Blackouts hit parts of Veracruz city as skies turned gray and rain flooded major roads, causing cars to stall in the middle of the streets. Several trees were reported to have fallen.

Forecasters said the storm could bring 4 to 8 inches of rain over parts of several states as it moved inland toward central Mexico.

In the eastern Pacific, former Tropical Storm Ivo weakened further from a tropical depression into a remnant low.

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Tropical Storm Fernand heads to Mexico's coast

Updated 11:06 PM ET

VERACRUZ, Mexico Tropical Storm Fernand brewed up just off Mexico's Gulf coast Sunday, and heavy rains and strong winds caused some power failures and street flooding in the colonial city of Veracruz. The storm was expected to move ashore before dawn Monday.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm had winds of at least 50 mph (85 kph) late Sunday. Fernand was about five (10 kilometers) north of Veracruz and moving westward at 9 mph (15 kph).

A tropical storm warning was in effect on Mexico's coast from Veracruz north to Barra de Nautla.

The government of Veracruz state advised its 7.7 million residents to stay home, and Gov. Javier Duarte suspended classes in the whole state to protect children from venturing out into winds and rain.

Blackouts hit parts of Veracruz city as skies turned gray and rain flooded major roads, causing cars to stall in the middle of the streets. Several trees were reported to have fallen.

Forecasters said the storm could bring 4 to 8 inches of rain over parts of several states as it moved inland toward central Mexico.

In the eastern Pacific, former Tropical Storm Ivo weakened further from a tropical depression into a remnant low.

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Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

MIAMI Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land.

The storm's maximum sustained winds Friday evening were 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts.

Erin is centered about 715 miles (1151 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and is moving northwest at 16 mph (26 kph), with a gradual decrease in speed forecast for the next day or so.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm is expected to change little in strength over the next two days.

The location and forecast of Tropical Storm Erin as of Friday August 16, 2013, 11:00 p.m. ET.

/ National Hurricane Center

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Erin is a tropical storm again in Atlantic

MIAMI Erin is a tropical storm again in the eastern Atlantic although it still poses no threat to land.

The storm's maximum sustained winds Friday evening were 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts.

Erin is centered about 715 miles (1151 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and is moving northwest at 16 mph (26 kph), with a gradual decrease in speed forecast for the next day or so.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm is expected to change little in strength over the next two days.

The location and forecast of Tropical Storm Erin as of Friday August 16, 2013, 11:00 p.m. ET.

/ National Hurricane Center

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Tour bus flips over in wash amid Ariz. rain storm

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