Subj : Hurricane Ernesto Updates
To   : QST
From : ARRL de WD1CKS
Date : Fri Aug 23 2024 10:09 pm

 08/16/2024 

Saturday, August 17, 2024 Midday Update:

This update is from the Hurricane Watch Net:

The Hurricane Watch Net has secured operations for Hurricane Ernesto. We were
in continuous operation for 22 continuous hours.

From the reports we received, more than 26,000 residents are without power.
Many areas are without internet service as well.

The eyewall is now north of the island and reported wind speeds on the island
are near 50 mph. Conditions should continue to improve as the day goes on.

The 2024 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season only now beginning to enter the Peak
of Season. The second half of August and the month of September have a
reputation for being busy and very dangerous. Please, Do Not Drop Your Guard!
You still have time to prepare for Hurricane Season. Never wait until the last
minute to do so!

As always, we greatly appreciate the daily users and various nets who use
14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz for allowing us a clear frequency. It certainly makes
our job easier and I know those in the affected area appreciate it as well.

Friday, August 16, 2024 Evening Update:

WX4NHC Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center - Announcement -
Hurricane Ernesto

WX4NHC will be activated tonight Friday August 16th at 8pm EDT for Hurricane
Ernesto's forecast track affecting Bermuda. We expect to be active until
approximately Noon EDT on Saturday August 17th, past the forecast Landfall.

WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on the Hurricane Watch Net frequency 14.325 MHz most
of the time and 7.268 MHz depending on propagation. We will also be on VoIP