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Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona

Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona

[Update] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 21] to give an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said will being Tropical Storm Force late Thursday night and will “likely reach Hurricane Force on Friday morning.” For all our coverage of Hurricane Fiona click here, and for ongoing... Read more of this article

Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona

Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona

[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 20] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’, with the island expected to be impacted later this week. Update 5.34pm: The press conference has concluded and we will update... Read more of this article

Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher

Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher

Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher will joining Bernews at 1.30pm this afternoon [Sept 20] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Pitcher set to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ with their latest forecast discussion noting that ‘a... Read more of this article

BELCO Crews Preparing For Hurricane Fiona

BELCO Crews Preparing For Hurricane Fiona

BELCO advised that they are “preparing for the impending impact of Hurricane Fiona” and they “are taking this storm seriously and our crews are in full preparation mode.” The Bermuda Weather Service advised that Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, with “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain expected from late Thursday.” A... Read more of this article

BWS: Hurricane Fiona Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’

BWS: Hurricane Fiona Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’

Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, the BWS said, adding that “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain are expected from late Thursday.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “Update 6.45am Tuesday 20 September 2022 – Fiona is now the first major Hurricane of the 2022 season. Category 3 Hurricane Fiona is... Read more of this article

BWS: Hurricane Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”

BWS: Hurricane Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”

Hurricane Fiona is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 377 nm to the SW at 6am on Thursday [Sept 22] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” The BWS... Read more of this article

“Fiona Could Have An Impact On Bermuda”

“Fiona Could Have An Impact On Bermuda”

The Ministry of National Security encouraged the public to “ensure they are storm ready” noting that it is “anticipated that Hurricane Fiona could have an impact on Bermuda later this week.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advised today that it has been closely monitoring the forecast... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm “Not A Threat At This Time”

Tropical Storm “Not A Threat At This Time”

Tropical Storm Fiona — the 6th named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season — 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 872 nm to the south at 6am on Sunday [Sept 18], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer... Read more of this article

BWS: TD Seven “Not A Threat At This Time”

BWS: TD Seven “Not A Threat At This Time”

Tropical Depression Seven 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 890 nm to the south at 12pm on Saturday [Sept 17], 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

Minister Commends Govt’s Emergency Services

Minister Commends Govt’s Emergency Services

“By all accounts, Hurricane Earl passed the Island early this morning without significant incident,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks stated: “I want to thank our emergency services, including our Police, Regiment, medical services and our Fire and Rescue Service for their work and readiness for what could have... Read more of this article

BELCO Updates Following Hurricane Earl

BELCO Updates Following Hurricane Earl

At the height of the storm, BELCO had approximately 1,500 customers without power and as of noon today [Sept 9], 129 customers remain without power, BELCO said today. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on operations following the impact of Hurricane Earl. “While there was no large-scale... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Hurricane Earl Passes By

Photos & Videos: Hurricane Earl Passes By

Hurricane Earl brought some wind and rough waters to Bermuda and caused around 1500 customers to lose power, however it is now moving away from the island, having not caused any major damage. You can view some footage below and our live updates on Hurricane Earl here. Weather at 5pm as Hurricane Earl passes by Ducks monitor the weather at Somerset... Read more of this article

Roadways ‘Have Been Given The All Clear’

Roadways ‘Have Been Given The All Clear’

Bus service began at 9.00am today [Sept 9], with the Blue, Green and Pink ferry routes beginning set to begin service at 1.00pm and the roadways “have been given the all clear.” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “I hope that all of Bermuda fared safe and well. Following the passage of Hurricane Earl, our Emergency Measures... Read more of this article

Updates: Warning In Effect, Hurricane Earl

Updates: Warning In Effect, Hurricane Earl

[Updating] A ‘Hurricane Watch’ and ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ are both in effect for Bermuda, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Hurricane Earl is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ and its closest point of approach is currently forecast to be at around 12.00am on Friday [Sept 9] with the BWS noting “this system... Read more of this article

HSBC’s Offices To Open At 10am Tomorrow

HSBC’s Offices To Open At 10am Tomorrow

HSBC Bermuda’s offices will open at 10.00am tomorrow [Sept 9] due to the approach of Hurricane Earl. A spokesperson said, “Out of an abundance of caution due to the formation of Hurricane Earl, HSBC Bermuda’s offices will open at 10.00am tomorrow, September 9th, 2022. “The bank will advise accordingly should there be any further updates regarding... Read more of this article

Butterfield Preparations For Hurricane Earl

Butterfield Preparations For Hurricane Earl

Butterfield is advising the public that due to Hurricane Earl, all Butterfield Banking Centres and offices in Bermuda will be closing at 3.00pm today [Sept 8]. A spokesperson said, “At this time, Butterfield anticipates reopening its Banking Centres tomorrow [Friday, 9 September] at 12 p.m. provided it is safe to do so. “Some ATM’s will be temporarily... Read more of this article