Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands bracing for Tropical Storm Karen

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands brace for Tuesday's expected arrival of Tropical Storm Karen.

The National Weather Service, in an advisory posted late Monday morning, said the region will experience"major rainfall" with flooding that"may prompt many evacuations and rescues" starting Tuesday morning.National Hurricane Center advisory

on Monday afternoon. Sustained winds of up to 40 mph are expected in eastern Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, forecasters said. Potential Impacts expected with the passage of Tropical Storm Karen across Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands. | Posibles impactos con el paso de la Tormenta Tropical Karen a través de Puerto Rico & las Islas Vírgenes Americanas.

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