Hurricane Ernesto expected to gain speed as it heads toward Newfoundland

A hurricane expert says the centre of Hurricane Ernesto could avoid making landfall off Newfoundland, but is still keeping an eye on the heaviest rain and winds heading into the weekend.

Hurricane Ernesto expected to gain speed as it heads toward Newfoundland
A weather graphic shows the path of a hurricane

A hurricane expert says the centre of Hurricane Ernesto could avoid making landfall off Newfoundland, but is still keeping an eye on the heaviest rain and winds heading into the weekend.