BWS Monitoring Hurricane Larry In Atlantic
Noting that there is “still a lot of uncertainty,” the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Hurricane Larry is “forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda on Wednesday night and Thursday of next week” and “ it would be prudent to review your hurricane plans, and make any early preparations.”
The BWS posted the image below and said, “Larry is now a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Larry is still in the distance, at about 1675 miles from Bermuda to the southeast. Larry is expected to stay a major hurricane over the next few days, and is forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda on Wednesday night and Thursday of next week.
“Although there is still a lot of uncertainty, it would be prudent to review your hurricane plans, and make any early preparations. Regardless of Larry’s exact track, it is certain that large swells will be building, with hazardous seas developing offshore by the end of the holiday weekend and into next week. South shore beaches are also likely to be affected by potentially dangerous surf. Keep abreast of the real-time and forecast conditions at www.weather.bm.”
Minister of National Security Renee Ming has urged the public to remain vigilant as the 2021 hurricane season continues, with Minister Ming noting that this “holiday weekend is a good opportunity for the public to review their hurricane plans.”
She said, “As a timely reminder, we are sharing a few helpful tips so that the public can ensure they are properly prepared in the event of a serious storm.”
- “Make any repairs around your home.
- “Trim your trees or any overhanging branches back.
- “Carefully review your family plans and update them with any changes to phone numbers and other important information.
- “Take stock of all medical prescriptions that your family and/or pets require and ensure you have at least two weeks supply on hand.
- “Check your hurricane kit to make sure you have working flashlights, a portable radio with spare batteries and a stock of non-perishable food to last your family for seven days.
- “Make sure you have disposable utensils.
- “Stock up on baby & children’s items [food and liquid formula, diapers, wipes]
- “Ensure you have cooking and heating equipment & fuel.
- “A portable cooler or ice chest is useful to have.
- “Make sure you charge all your cell phones, tablets and laptops. Also have wireless chargers on hand.
- “Please check with your vulnerable neighbours and ask them if they need any help with their preparations.”
