Hashtag: #HurricaneLeslie
Tropical Storm Warning Issued, Leslie Approaching
[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a tropical storm warning for today [Sept 8], and said that Tropical Storm Leslie’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 3 days is forecast to be 164nm to the east at 1pm tomorrow [Sept 9]. In their 5am update this morning, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Leslie is 325 miles... Read more of this article
Delta, AA, Air Canada & U.S. Airways Cancel Flights
[Updated] Delta and U.S. Airways are the first two North American airlines to announce they have cancelled their flights to Bermuda tomorrow [Sept 9] due to the expected tropical storm force winds from Leslie. Delta Air Lines has cancelled flight #656 scheduled to arrive from Atlanta on Sunday at 2:53pm, and also cancelled flight #560 scheduled to depart... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Waves At Elbow, Astwood, Horseshoe
Bermuda looks to be spared any major impact from Tropical Storm Leslie with the Emergency Measures Organisation saying today [Sept 7] we are expected to be spared a direct impact from a hurricane and that “weekend activities can follow their normal pattern with the exception that all warnings for the use of our beaches.” The waters off Bermuda... Read more of this article
EMO: Not Expecting Direct Impact From Hurricane
An official update on Tropical Storm Leslie has just been provided following a meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation today [Sept 7], saying we are expected to be spared a direct impact from a hurricane and that “weekend activities can follow their normal pattern with the exception that all warnings for the use of our beaches.” The... Read more of this article
A.S. Cooper’s Will Be Open On Saturday
A.S. Cooper and Astwood Dickinson said due to the “slower path and improved forecast” with Leslie, they will remain open on Saturday [Sept 8] in all locations except for the Clocktower Mall in Dockyard. A statement from the Company said: “Management of A.S. Cooper & Sons and Astwood Dickinson Ltd. have determined that the slower... Read more of this article
Gibbons Company: Open For Business On Saturday
[Updated] Gibbons Company will operate through 5pm today [Sept 7], and will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday. A spokesperson said: “Gibbons Company is expected to open as normal at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 10th September pending a full assessment of its physical infrastructure following the storm. “Gibbons Company customers should visit... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Premier Cox’s Pre-Hurricane Visits
[Updated] Premier Paula Cox is spending time today [Sept 7] visiting various locations around the island in advance of Hurricane Leslie. We caught up with her this morning as she stopped by Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence and the Dialysis Unit on Point Finger Road. Premier Cox said: “I was scheduled to be on vacation from Thursday and... Read more of this article
Craig Cannonier: “Please Extend A Helping Hand”
[Written by Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier] No Bermudian who was alive at the time will ever forget the community spirit that showed itself after Hurricane Emily and Hurricane Fabian. Strangers helped each other as if they had been friends all their lives. Those in need had only to ask, and help would appear. Those whose job it was to help did wonderfully... Read more of this article
Fri. Sept 7: Tropical Storm Leslie Live Blog/Videos
[Updating - downgraded to Tropical Storm, expected to regain hurricane status, however Bermuda is expected to be spared a direct impact as it passes 150 miles to our east on Sunday. Ferries will not run over the weekend, beaches remain closed and school students go back in on Tuesday] The island continues to prepare as Hurricane Leslie continues to... Read more of this article
Capital G Bank Hurricane Leslie Advisory
“In the best interest of its clients and employees, and due to the size and unpredictability of Hurricane Leslie, Capital G Bank Limited will close its in-branch and call centre services on Saturday, 8th September,” a statement from the Company said. “Capital G will operate as normal today, Friday 7th September until 5pm. Call Centre... Read more of this article
City of Hamilton Hurricane Preparations
The City of Hamilton today announced the administration offices in City Hall will remain open throughout the day and close at 5pm this evening. City Hall will be closed all day on Saturday, September 8. A spokesperson said: “The public is advised the last City garbage collection will be on Saturday at 11:00pm. In the interest of public safety,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Pre-Storm Waves On South Shore
The waters off Bermuda are showing signs of the impending storm, with waves crashing along the South Shore as Hurricane Leslie drifts slowly in the Atlantic. The photos and videos below were taken yesterday [Sept 7] at Watch Hill Park and Spittal Pond in Smiths. In their latest update thus morning [Sept 7], the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane... Read more of this article
EMO Statement: Buses, Ferries, Causeway & More
An updated release has been issued following a second meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation today [Sept 6] which provided information on the buses, ferries, Causeway, emergency shelter and more. The statement said: “The latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is for Hurricane Leslie to intensify into a category 2 hurricane... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Boats Stored Away For Hurricane
As part of the preparation for Hurricane Leslie, boats are being hauled out of the water and stored on land across the island. At West End Yachts in Dockyard, the process of hauling boats out of the water and storing them on land was well underway in an assembly line type process this afternoon [Sept 6]. A spokesperson at West End Yachts said that... Read more of this article
MSA To Open On Friday, Close On Monday
Mount Saint Agnes school will be open on Friday [Sept 7], however will be closed on Monday [Sept 10] due to Hurricane Leslie. A statement from the school said: “Mount Saint Agnes [MSA] will open for school as usual on Friday, September 7, 2012, However, please collect students by 4:00pm on Friday, unless they are in the afterschool program. The... Read more of this article
Saltus School To Open Friday, Close On Monday
Saltus Grammar School has sent an email out to parents prior to Hurricane Leslie, saying they will remain open tomorrow [Sept 7], but will be closed on Monday [Sept 10], to enable the maintenance department to “restore buildings to an operable state.” The statement from the school sent out to parents said: “According to the latest... Read more of this article
