Hashtag: #2021HurricaneSeason
14th Named Storm Of 2021 Season Forms
The 14th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season — Tropical Storm Nicholas — has formed in the Atlantic, however it far away from Bermuda, and not tracking towards the island. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1000 AM CDT [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Nicholas was located by reconnaissance... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Videos: Hurricane Larry
[Updating] While it is not, thankfully, expected to make a direct hit on the island, Bermuda is preparing for the possible impact of Hurricane Larry, which expected to past by this afternoon [Sept 9]. The Government had said they do not expect services to be impacted, and we will provide updates as able, as well as live video interviews hosted by Glenn... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Hurricane Larry Approaches
[Updated with video] Although not expected to make a direct hit on the island, weather conditions are starting to show some signs of Hurricane Larry approaching Bermuda, with the hurricane expected to have its closest approach at mid-afternoon at around 160 miles east northeast. The Government has said they do not expect services to be impacted, and... Read more of this article
Mindy “Not A Threat To Bermuda At This Time”
Tropical Depression Mindy is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 202 nm to the NW at 3.00pm on Saturday [Sept 11], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article
Lifeguard Service Temporarily Suspended
Lifeguard Service has temporarily ceased operations due to the high surf conditions, the Government has advised. This comes as the BWS has advised that Hurricane Larry is a “threat to Bermuda,” with a Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. The latest BWS forecast states, “After a mainly fine and dry day, expect deteriorating conditions... Read more of this article
City Reminds Businesses To Secure Properties
As Bermuda readies for Hurricane Larry, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, ““All City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City must secure their bins inside buildings or storage areas immediately... Read more of this article
Latest Government Advisory On Hurricane Larry
The EMO met again today [Sept 8] and noted that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect, and said that while they “do not anticipate any interruptions to Government services, we continue to encourage residents to remain vigilant.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Sept. 8] the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] met to... Read more of this article
BWS: Hurricane Larry Is “Threat To Bermuda”
[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service has just issued a ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ for Bermuda, which is an upgrade from the ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ issued yesterday. At 8.30am today [Sept 6], the BWS said, “A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bermuda. Winds, especially in the eastern Marine Area, will reach tropical... Read more of this article
BWS: Tuesday Evening Hurricane Larry Update
“The strongest winds are expected to affect the eastern marine area on Thursday as Larry passes as a category 2 hurricane,” the Bermuda Weather Service said this evening [Sept 7]. At 6.30pm today, the BWS said, “Major Hurricane Larry is about 620nm to the southeast of Bermuda, moving northwesterly at 8 knots. A Tropical Storm Watch... Read more of this article
Weather Service Issue Tropical Storm Watch
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has just issued a ‘Tropical Storm Watch’, noting that Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda.” Today’s [Sept 7] 12pm update from the BWS states the closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is forecast to be 172 nm to the east at 12pm on Thursday [Sept 9] with the BWS noting... Read more of this article
EMO Meets, Govt Advisory On Hurricane Larry
Hurricane Larry is currently predicted to pass to our east on Thursday and Government said “at this stage, we do not anticipate any interruptions of Government services,” however everyone is urged to “make sure they are storm ready” and residents should “prepare for possible tropical storm force winds on Thursday.” EMO... Read more of this article
$25–$35B Insured Losses From Hurricane Ida
RMS estimates onshore and offshore U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico to be between $25 billion and $35 billion, and with the island being home to many of the world’s leading re/insurers, Bermuda domiciled companies can be expected to pay out many of the claims. The company said, “RMS, the world’s leading catastrophe... Read more of this article
