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City Of Hamilton Prepares For Hurricane Lee
The Corporation of Hamilton administrative offices in City Hall and at the Works Depot on Laffan Street will be closing at 5pm today [Sept 13] and reopen on Monday [Sept 18]. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Lee, the administrative offices of the Corporation of Hamilton in City Hall and at the Works Depot on Laffan... Read more of this article
BELCO Prepared For Hurricane Lee
BELCO today advised that they are ”prepared for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Lee,” noting that “if there are power outages as a result of Hurricane Lee, restoration crews will begin work as soon as it is declared safe to do so and continue until every customer has had power restored.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Offices Will Close At 2pm Thursday
The Clarien Bank offices will close at 2pm on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “For the safety and security of our clients and employees, please be advised that all Clarien Bank offices will close at 2pm on Thursday, September 14 and re-open at 12 noon Friday, September 15 pending a facility safety inspection due to... Read more of this article
Hurricane Lee: College Closure Advisory
The Bermuda College campus will close at 11:30am on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will close tomorrow [Thursday, September 14] at 11:30 a.m., and all day on Friday, September 15. Classes scheduled before 11:30 on Thursday morning, will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Warning In Effect
A Tropical Storm Warning in effect, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying Hurricane Lee is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 165 nm to the west at 1.00am on Friday [Sept 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period... Read more of this article
Govt Provides Update On Hurricane Lee
The Government provided an update on Hurricane Lee, noting that the onset of tropical storm force winds is anticipated at around noon on Thursday and the EMO will convene tomorrow [Sept 13] and “substantive decisions will be made at that time, and these decisions will be promptly communicated to the public.” A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Watch In Effect
A Tropical Storm Watch in effect, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying Hurricane Lee is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 151 nm to the west at 2.00am on Friday [Sept 15], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending... Read more of this article
EMO Issues Hurricane Lee Update
The Emergency Measures Organisation executive [EMO] met this morning to assess the impact on Bermuda from Hurricane Lee, “which is on a track toward our general area later this week.” A Government spokesperson said, “According to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] Hurricane Lee is a potential threat to Bermuda and is anticipated to pass... Read more of this article
BELCO Hurricane Lee Preparedness And Advice
BELCO today advised that preparations are being made for Hurricane Lee and offered advice for property owners in advance of the storm. A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s Crisis Management Team is meeting this afternoon to coordinate preparations ahead of possible impacts from Hurricane Lee and will continue to meet frequently until the storm has... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Weeks On Hurricane Lee
[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 8] concerning Hurricane Lee. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 3.15pm: Minister Weeks’ remarks: Good afternoon Bermuda, This... Read more of this article
BWS ‘Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane Lee
“We continue to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Lee,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with the BWS noting that it is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 663 nm to the SSE at 12.00pm on Sunday [Sept 10], with the BWS noting that “this... Read more of this article
BWS: TD Thirteen “Not A Threat At This Time”
Tropical Depression Thirteen 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 1024 nm to the SE at 12.00pm on Friday [Sept 8], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its... Read more of this article
BELCO Provides Final Post Idalia Update
BELCO today provided a final update on power restoration efforts following post tropical cyclone Idalia, noting that approximately 75 customers remain without power as of this morning [Sept 4]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided a final update on power restoration efforts following post tropical... Read more of this article
BELCO Provides Update On Power Restoration
BELCO today provided an update on power restoration efforts following post tropical cyclone Idalia. A spokesperson said, “BELCO crews worked until midnight on Saturday, September 2nd and resumed work this morning to continue restoring power to approximately 540 customers who remained without power as of 1pm. “Customers are advised that as... Read more of this article
Idalia Updates: Outages, Bus, Ferries Suspended
[Updating] The tropical storm warning remains for Bermuda was cancelled this evening [Sept 2] after Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia swept past the island, resulting in windy weather, thousands of people losing power, the suspension of bus and ferry services and the cancellation of flights. Update Sept 3, 10.30am | 382 Customers Out Of Power BELCO: “As... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Idalia Impacts Bermuda
Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia made its presence felt in Bermuda today [Sept 2], unleashing windy weather and causing disruptions across the island, with power outages, suspended transportation services, and cancelled flights. As of 8.00pm this evening, the weather conditions have mostly abated and the Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled. BELCO... Read more of this article
