Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the region The Associated PressHurricane Ernesto Lashing Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands The Weather ChannelWhere Ernesto, now a hurricane, is headed after battering Puerto Rico with heavy rains The Washington PostErnesto getting stronger as it plows through Caribbean islands. Here’s where it could go next and how fast it could intensify. CNNErnesto strengthens into Category 1 hurricane. Impacts on your Florida weekend TCPalm