LATEST: Tropical Storm Dorian could potentially become a major Category 3 hurricane when it reaches the Florida coast on Sunday and Monday.
Puerto Rico is bracing for impacts from Tropical Storm Dorian Wednesday before the storm moves north, potentially becoming a major Category 3 hurricane when it reaches Florida on Sunday and Monday.
The main island of Puerto Rico is under a tropical storm warning, while Puerto Rico's Vieques and Culebra islands are under hurricane warnings. The U.S. and British Virgin Islands are also under hurricane warnings. More than 7,400 generators and three mega generators are already on the island, according to the governor, and at least 360 shelters will open, accommodating up to 48,500 people.
A new Federal Emergency Management Agency representative is on the island assisting in response coordination. Jacksonville, Florida, will activate its emergency operations center full time as Dorian nears, Mayor Lenny Curry said at a news conference Wednesday.
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