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Live Blog/Six Video Feeds: Tropical Storm Leslie
[Updating. The worst is over, with no major storm related incidents. The 6pm update from the NHC said Leslie is now 175 miles to our east north-east and continues to move away from us at 14mph. Tropical storm force winds in Bermuda should end sometime this evening according to the NHC. The Causeway remains open, and BELCO said just over 800 customers... Read more of this article
Video: British Airways Lands During High Winds
Despite the high winds from Tropical Storm Leslie, the British Airways flight landed safely in Bermuda at approximately 7.15pm this evening [Sept 9]. Earlier today a Government spokesperson said the airport would close temporarily from 9:30am to 4pm as the daytime flights were cancelled, and the airport would be experiencing sustained tropical storm... Read more of this article
EMO Statement: Airport, Roads, Schools & More
The Emergency Measures Organisation provided an update on Tropical Storm Leslie at 6.30pm this evening [Sept 9], saying the Causeway remains open, Government offices will open on Monday, the airport resumed operations at 6pm, buses resumed at 5.30pm, and ferry service will be suspended on Monday while the fleet and docks are inspected Summary Information: The... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Leslie: Power Outage Updates
[Updating] Just over 800 customers in total across the island have lost power due to Tropical Storm Leslie, however BELCO crews are out working and many customers have been restored leaving only 190 without power. A BELCO spokesperson said: “Some storm-related outages are occurring and crews are out making repairs, so the locations and numbers... Read more of this article
Chess: Bermuda Conclude Competition In Turkey
In their final game of the 40th World Chess Olympiad International Chess Festival “İstanbul Open 2012″ which is being held in İstanbul, Turkey, the Bermuda Chess team of Clevert Bacchas, James Dill, Gary Cooper, Michael Radford and Jamel Warren lost 2 ½ – 1 ½ the US Virgin Islands. Bermuda and the US Virgin Island found themselves... Read more of this article
Photos: Tropical Storm Leslie Passes Bermuda
Bermudians were preparing to receive a strong impact this weekend from Hurricane Leslie, however the weather system downgraded to a tropical storm and appears to be passing past the island without a significant impact. The Causeway remained open throughout the entire storm, and BELCO said just over 800 customers across the island lost power due to... Read more of this article
Airport To Close Until 4pm Today Due To Storm
The Department of Airport Operations advised this morning [Sept 9] that all flights for today –with the exception of the British Airways London flight — have now cancelled and the Airport will close temporarily from 9:30am through 4:00 pm. Quick video of the weather conditions at the airport this morning: A Government spokesperson said:... Read more of this article
Photos: The Sunset Before The Storm
Tropical Storm Leslie continues to make her way towards the island, and as of 9pm this evening [Sept 9] is 220 miles south-east of Bermuda, and moving towards the north at 8mph with maximum sustained winds near 65mph [100km/h]. The Bermuda Weather Service said Leslie’s closest point of approach is forecast to be 142 nautical miles to the east... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes Competition, Places 8th In 400m
Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis took to the track for the final time this evening [Sept 8] at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The 19-year-old competed three events, marking the first time Bermuda has been represented by a track and field athlete at Paralympic level. Lewis finished the T53 400m finals in 8th place clocking a time of 1:08:88.... Read more of this article
High Winds: Bus Service Cancelled For Sunday
“Please be advised that the Department of Public Transportation has cancelled bus service tomorrow in anticipation of winds exceeding limits designated as safe for operating their vehicles,” a Government spokesperson said. “A decision on resumption of service will be made tomorrow based on weather updates.” In their 8pm update... Read more of this article
BA Flights To Operate To Schedule On Sunday
British Airways has announced that as there are no plans to close the airport on Sunday [Sept 9], they will operate to schedule. A BA spokesperson said: “As of Saturday evening there are no plans to close the airport, therefore the British Airways Sunday flights inbound BA 2233 and outbound to London BA 2232 will operate according to schedule... Read more of this article
EMO Provides Update On Tropical Storm Leslie
The Emergency Measures Organisation provided an update today [Sept 8], saying Leslie expected to intensify into a Category 1 Hurricane as it passes Bermuda within the next 24 hours bringing tropical storm force winds with it. As of 6pm advisory, Leslie is located 210 nautical miles to our SE and is moving in a northerly direction at 7 knots, and the... Read more of this article
