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Regiment Soldiers Earn Chainsaw Certifications
Soldiers earned internationally-recognised qualifications as they sharpened skills required in post-hurricane operations. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment worked with UK-based Kingswood Training over two weeks to develop chainsaw maintenance and cutting techniques as well as methods of dealing with windblown trees. “The... Read more of this article
BWS Provides Update On Tropical Storm Tammy
[Updated] “We continue to experience gales associated with Post-Tropical Tammy,” the BWS said today [Oct 27], adding that “we will unlikely change our current Gale Warning into any Tropical Storm Watch or Warning because “winds are forecast to begin decreasing tonight.” The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] posted the image... Read more of this article
Tammy Transitions Into A Post-Tropical Cyclone
Strong to gale force winds are forecast develop today [Oct 26] as Tammy — which is now classified as a post-tropical cyclone – passes to our east. The latest BWS forecast said, “Strong to gale force winds develop today as Tammy, now merging with a front and becoming post-tropical, makes a close approach to our east. “Further... Read more of this article
BELCO Preparating For Hurricane Tammy
BELCO today advised that “preparations are being made for Hurricane Tammy and offered advice for property owners in advance of the storm.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s Crisis Management Team has been convened to coordinate preparations ahead of possible impacts from Hurricane Tammy and will continue to meet frequently until the... Read more of this article
Advisory: Monitor Hurricane Tammy’s Progress
“We want to draw the public’s attention to Hurricane Tammy’s potential threat to Bermuda over the next few days. It is essential for everyone to be aware and stay updated on the storm’s advisories as it approaches our island,” commented Acting Minister of National Security Owen Darrell. A Government spokesperson said, “As... Read more of this article
BWS Provides Update On Hurricane Tammy
The Bermuda Weather Service provided an update about Hurricane Tammy today [Oct 24]. “Distant Hurricane Tammy continues its approach towards Bermuda and continues to be very challenging to forecast. The National Hurricane Center expects Tammy to become post-tropical in the next 48-60 hours,” the BWS said. “Also, local winds are expected... Read more of this article
BWS: Hurricane Tammy Is A “Potential Threat”
Hurricane Tammy is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 393 nm to the ESE at 6am on Thurs [Oct 26] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic courtesy... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Warning Has Ended
[Updated] The Tropical Storm Warning has ended as of this afternoon [Oct 6] and a gale warning remains in effect, the BWS said. The Bermuda Weather Service said, “The Tropical Storm Warning has been ended. Tropical Storm Philippe continues to challenging. It has become absorbed by a non-tropical low pressure system to the west. The National Hurricane... Read more of this article
Govt Update On Schools, Buses, Airport, More
[Updated with video] Public schools will be closed on Friday, Government offices will open on Friday, bus services will run normally on Friday, ferries will be suspended, with the exception of the Pink Route, and the airport will be open on Friday, however travellers are urged to contact their respective airlines to learn of any flight cancellations. This... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Campus Closed Tomorrow
Due to the expected effects of Tropical Storm Philippe tomorrow [Oct 6], the Bermuda College campus will be closed. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 6, as a result of Tropical Storm Phillipe. Morning classes will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An assessment... Read more of this article
Philippe To Make Closest Approach On Friday
[Updated] Tropical Storm Phillipe is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 82 NM to the west at 2:00pm on Friday [Oct 6], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period.” Graphic courtesy of the... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Prepares For TS Philippe
The City of Hamilton advises businesses and residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Philippe, secure their properties, and ensure trash is out for collection before 4 pm today, with trash collection postponed until after the storm, and illegal dumping in the city is prohibited. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm... Read more of this article
BELCO: Philippe Preparedness And Advice
BELCO today advised that preparations are being made for Tropical Storm Philippe and offered advice for property owners in advance of the storm. A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s Crisis Management Team has been convened to coordinate preparations ahead of possible impacts from Tropical Storm Philippe and will continue to meet frequently until the storm... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Warning Is Now In Effect
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Bermuda and Tropical Storm Philippe “continues to pose a significant threat to our island,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] convened today to assess the evolving threat posed by Tropical Storm Philippe, which is forecast to... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Philippe A “Threat To Bermuda”
[Updated] Tropical Storm Philippe is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours [3 days] forecast to be 96 nm to the SSE at 12pm on Friday [Oct 6] 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
BWS: TS Philippe “Not A Threat At This Time”
Tropical Storm Philippe is a “not a threat at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 967 nm to the SE at 12:00 pm on Wednesday [Sept 27], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period.” Graphic courtesy... Read more of this article
