Hashtag: #2021HurricaneSeason
Joint Tree Trimming Initiative This Weekend
As Bermuda progresses through hurricane season 2021, the Ministry of Public Works is taking the opportunity to highlight a joint initiative currently underway by members of the Emergency Measures Organization [EMO]. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda progresses through hurricane season 2021, the Ministry of Public Works is taking the opportunity... Read more of this article
NOAA Map Shows Storms Over A Century
A map from NOAA shows all tropical storms and hurricanes that were a threat to Bermuda — as in passing within 100 nautical miles – this century. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] posted the map below online, saying, “This map from NOAA shows all tropical storms and hurricanes that were a threat to Bermuda [passing within 100nm] this... Read more of this article
Elsa Becomes First Hurricane Of Season
Elsa – the 5th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season — has strengthened to become the first hurricane of the year. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1100 AM AST [1500 UTC], the center of Hurricane Elsa was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 61.2 West. Elsa is moving toward the west-northwest... Read more of this article
Fifth Named Storm Of 2021 Season Forms
The fifth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season — Tropical Storm Elsa — has formed in the Atlantic. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 500 AM AST [0900 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 9.4 North, longitude 48.8 West. “Elsa is moving toward the west near... Read more of this article
Danny: Fourth Named Storm Of Season Forms
Danny — the fourth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season — formed in the Atlantic, with the system then dissipating over Georgia. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 5.00am EDT [0900 UTC], the remnants of Danny were located near latitude 33.0 North, longitude 83.0 West. The remnants are... Read more of this article
Third Named Storm Of 2021 Season Forms
The third tropical storm of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season — Tropical Storm Claudette — has formed. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 700 AM CDT [1200 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Claudette was located inland near latitude 30.4 North, longitude 90.1 West. Claudette is moving toward the... Read more of this article
One Hour Video: ‘Stay Ready’ Storm Programme
Aiming to elevate our coverage of the hurricane season, Bernews and Glenn Jones will be hosting the inaugural episode of the ‘Stay Ready’ storm programme this evening [June 16], with the live broadcast available beginning at 8.00pm, streaming in this article and across our social media channels. Featuring multiple live camera views, detailed... Read more of this article
Second Storm Of Season: Tropical Storm Bill
The second named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Tropical Storm Bill is “not a threat to Bermuda,” with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is forecast to be 351 nm to the NNW at 3am on Tuesday [June 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer... Read more of this article
Tropical Depression Two Forms In The Atlantic
Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Atlantic and the “system remains no threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said. BWS posted the photos below online, saying: “The BWS have been monitoring an area of low pressure to the very distant west-northwest which has become Tropical Depression Two at 12:00pm ADT. “This... Read more of this article
Bernews & Glenn Jones To Host Storm Special
With an aim to elevate our coverage of the hurricane season, Bernews has teamed up with Glenn Jones for a ‘Stay Ready Storm’ feature, which is set to begin with a live broadcast at 8.00pm on Wednesday, June 16th. While better known in recent years for his role with the BTA, Glenn has years of experience in media locally and overseas, and... Read more of this article
Junior Minister On Hurricane Preparedness
“Hurricane Preparedness Week is traditionally held during the first week in June and will run this year from Monday, May 31st, until Friday, June 4th,” Junior Minister of Health, Transport, and National Security Senator Curtis Richardson said today [May 26] in the Senate. The Senator’s full statement follows below: Madam President,... Read more of this article
Minister Ming On Hurricane Preparedness
Minister of National Security Renee Ming noted that Hurricane Season runs from June 1st until November 30th, and urged all residents to be prepared. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 21] the Minister said, “Yhe early predictions for the 2021 are that the season will be even more active than the new higher averages. Colorado State... Read more of this article
First Named Storm Of 2021 Hurricane Season
Subtropical Storm Ana formed early this morning [May 22], becoming the first named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, with Ana making its appearance in advance of the ‘official’ start of the hurricane season on June 1st. The Bermuda Weather Service said that Subtropical Storm Ana is a “potential threat to Bermuda, with its... Read more of this article
NOAA Predicts ‘Above Normal’ Hurricane Season
With the Atlantic hurricane season set to start on June 1st, the forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric have predicted “another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.” A spokesperson said, “NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance... Read more of this article
NOAA Increase ‘Average’ For Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration said they will use “updated averages” for the Atlantic hurricane season, with it increasing to 14 named storms, and 7 hurricanes. The organisation said, “Beginning with this year’s hurricane season outlooks, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center [CPC] will use 1991-2020 as the new... Read more of this article
Active 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
AccuWeather’s team of tropical weather experts are predicting that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season ”will result in 16-20 named storms, including seven to 10 hurricanes.” The AccuWeather website said, “Although spring is just in its infancy, a group of AccuWeather meteorologists has been focusing on a different time of year: hurricane... Read more of this article
