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Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher

Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher

Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher will joining Bernews at 1.30pm this afternoon [Sept 20] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Pitcher set to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ with their latest forecast discussion noting that ‘a... Read more of this article

BELCO Crews Preparing For Hurricane Fiona

BELCO Crews Preparing For Hurricane Fiona

BELCO advised that they are “preparing for the impending impact of Hurricane Fiona” and they “are taking this storm seriously and our crews are in full preparation mode.” The Bermuda Weather Service advised that Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, with “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain expected from late Thursday.” A... Read more of this article

BWS: Hurricane Fiona Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’

BWS: Hurricane Fiona Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’

Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, the BWS said, adding that “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain are expected from late Thursday.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “Update 6.45am Tuesday 20 September 2022 – Fiona is now the first major Hurricane of the 2022 season. Category 3 Hurricane Fiona is... Read more of this article

Carifta Triathlon Postponed Due To Hurricane

Carifta Triathlon Postponed Due To Hurricane

The Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championship which was “originally scheduled for September 24th to 25th has been postponed due to safety concerns associated with the potential impact of Hurricane Fiona on Bermuda,” the organisers said. Sharon Hammond, President of the Bermuda Triathlon Association commented, “We are... Read more of this article

BWS: Hurricane Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”

BWS: Hurricane Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”

Hurricane Fiona 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 377 nm to the SW at 6am on Thursday [Sept 22] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” The BWS... Read more of this article

“Fiona Could Have An Impact On Bermuda”

“Fiona Could Have An Impact On Bermuda”

The Ministry of National Security encouraged the public to “ensure they are storm ready” noting that it is “anticipated that Hurricane Fiona could have an impact on Bermuda later this week.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advised today that it has been closely monitoring the forecast... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm “Not A Threat At This Time”

Tropical Storm “Not A Threat At This Time”

Tropical Storm Fiona — the 6th named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season — 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 872 nm to the south at 6am on Sunday [Sept 18], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer... Read more of this article