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Weather Service Issue ‘Hurricane Warning’
The Bermuda Weather Service has now upgraded the ‘Hurricane Watch’ to a ‘Hurricane Warning’. In their update this morning [Aug 15], they said, “BWS continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Ernesto, now about 553 nautical miles to the southwest of Bermuda. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Bermuda “A... Read more of this article
Minister Tinee Furbert: Look Out For Seniors
“As we prepare for the approaching hurricane, I urge everyone to look out for the most vulnerable among us, particularly our seniors,” Minister of Youth, Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Minister Furbert said, “They are the cornerstone of our society, and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being... Read more of this article
NSC Closure Due To Hurricane Ernesto
The National Sports Centre [NSC] will be closing at 12:00pm on Friday [August 16] due to Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Trustees of the National Sports Centre [NSC] wishes to advise members of the public that the NSC will be closing at 12:00pm on Friday, August 16th, in anticipation of Hurricane Ernesto. The facility will... Read more of this article
Tonight’s Harbour Nights Event Cancelled
This evening’s [Aug 14] edition of Harbour Nights has been “cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.” A spokesperson said, “We regret to announce that tonight’s edition of Harbour Nights has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The forecast indicates that the skies are unlikely to clear sufficiently to... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Updates On Storm Ernesto
[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon to provide an update on Hurricane Ernesto, we will have additional information later on and you can watch the live video below. Update: The Minister said, “By Friday evening, we anticipate that strong to gale-force winds will begin to affect Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Clarien Closing Early On Aug 16 Due To Ernesto
[Updated] Clarien Bank will close at 2pm on Friday due to Hurricane Ernesto. 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 Friday, August 16 due to forecasted Hurricane Ernesto. “Normal operations may resume Monday, August 19 pending... Read more of this article
Ernesto Strengthens Into A Hurricane
Ernesto has now intensified into a hurricane, and the Bermuda Weather Service confirmed it is a “threat to Bermuda.” The latest forecast from the NHC said, “The center of Hurricane Ernesto was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 67.6 West. Ernesto is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest... Read more of this article
BELCO Monitoring Tropical Storm Ernesto
[Updated] BELCO is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Ernesto and urged “everyone to prepare and ensure their properties and belongings are secure.” In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, the company said, “As of 6AM today, BDA Weather Service shared that Tropical Storm Ernesto is a threat, forecasting the system... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Offers Discounted Plywood
[Written by Patrick Bean] With the demand for plywood increased as a result of the threat of Topical Storm Ernesto, Somerset Cricket Club is offering sheets of the material to the general public at a discounted price of $60. As of this morning, Tropical Storm Ernesto is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Ernesto Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’
Tropical Storm Ernesto is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 42 nm to the SW at 6am on Sat, Aug 17th, 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
Residents Urged To ‘Accelerate’ Preparations
“All residents are urged to accelerate their storm preparations,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, through the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO], continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has strengthened since the last update and is expected to approach Bermuda... Read more of this article
BWS: Ernesto “A Potential Threat To Bermuda”
Tropical Storm Ernesto 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 304 nm to the SSW at 6am on Friday [Aug 16] 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
