Hashtag: #2024HurricaneSeason
‘Well Wishes With Our Neighbours To South’
As Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean as a category 4 storm, Premier David Burt shared that ‘Bermuda’s thoughts and well wishes are with our neighbours to south.’ A government spokesperson said, “Premier Burt was scheduled to travel to Grenada from July 3-5 for the 47th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government... Read more of this article
BELCO Urges Preparation For Hurricane Season
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 2024 Hurricane Season
The first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed, with forecasters saying Tropical Storm Alberto is likely to dissipate over Mexico on Thursday or Thursday night [June 20]. The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 1000 AM CDT [1500 UTC], the center of Tropical Storm Alberto was located near... Read more of this article
Ministry: Take 2024 Hurricane Season Seriously
“Bermuda has gone through a period of very active seasons with near misses; however, we need to keep ourselves aware of what is out there in the Atlantic and prepare with enough time to remain as safe as possible,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is... Read more of this article
Minister On Start Of Hurricane Season
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks urged the public to get ready for hurricane season which officially begins today [June 1]. The Minister said, “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] Climate Prediction Centre has predicted an 85% chance of an above normal season this year with seventeen... Read more of this article