Hashtag: #2023HurricaneSeason
Tropical Storm Cindy Forms In The Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cindy — the third named storm of the 2023 hurricane season — is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 625 nm to the SSE at 12pm on Monday, June 26, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after... Read more of this article
TD Four “Not A Threat To Bermuda At This Time”
Tropical Depression Four 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 976 nm to the SSE at 6am on Sunday [June 25], 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
EMO Meets To Discuss Hurricane Season
“The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] is ready for this season, and the Government is prepared to face any potential challenges,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The EMO recently convened an Executive Meeting to discuss the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season. The meeting served as... Read more of this article
Regiment Preparing For Hurricane Season
Soldiers have been swapping rifles for chainsaws as the Royal Bermuda Regiment ensures its readiness for relief work in the event of a hurricane. A spokesperson said, “At least 100 people from the battalion – including command and logistics elements – can be expected to launch into action after a major storm but the number could double if the... Read more of this article
BELCO: Hurricane Preparedness Advice
BELCO advised that with hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the “Company has and is taking all the necessary steps to prepare should the island be impacted by a storm this season and encourages the public to prepare as well, specifically as preparations pertain to the trimming of trees.” A spokesperson said, “Ensuring that trees... Read more of this article
First Named Storm Of 2023 Hurricane Season
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially started on June 1st, and the first named storm of the season has already formed, with forecasters saying Tropical Storm Arlene likely to weaken today and expected to dissipate on Sunday. The National Hurricane Center said that “at 400 AM CDT [0900 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Arlene was located... Read more of this article
Minister: Prepare For Atlantic Hurricane Season
“We must prepare for this hurricane season, and ensure our collective safety and resilience,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, 1 June. “The Atlantic hurricane season begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November. This year, the U.S. National Oceanic and... Read more of this article
NOAA Predicts ‘Near-Normal’ Hurricane Season
NOAA forecasters have predicted “near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year” with a ”range of 12 to 17 total named storms” of which “5 to 9 could become hurricanes.” A statement from the organisation said, “NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather... Read more of this article
