Scattered Power Outages Due To Weather

BELCO has confirmed that due to the inclement weather today [Jan 29], there have been scattered power outages. “Approximately 123 customers are currently without power. BELCO crews are working to restore power to the affected areas,” a spokesperson said.

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this morning through this afternoon, and then valid for late tonight through Saturday morning, and their forecast says, “A cold front to the near west moves through this afternoon.

“Occasional showers with heavy rain at times will ease to a few showers late tonight. Strong to gale force southwesterly winds with storm force gusts ease rapidly light to moderate northwesterly Saturday afternoon. Conditions improve with light winds and mainly dry days from Saturday night.”

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has already suspended the blue route ferry service between Hamilton and Dockyard due to the weather.

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