Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm

Reuters

Residents walk past swaying palm trees following the passing of Hurricane Ernesto in Mahahual, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on Aug. 8.

Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall on Aug. 8, 2012. The storm has top sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read More

Reuters

A damaged gas station stands after the passing of tropical storm Ernesto in Mahahual, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on Aug. 8.

NOAA via Getty Images

Tropical Storm Ernesto moves west over land in the Yucatan peninsula on Aug. 8 in Mexico.

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Por ahi va Ernesto!!

    Reply#1 - Wed Aug 8, 2012 6:32 PM EDT
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