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Hurricane A Threat, Hurricane Watch Issued

[Updated] Hurricane Joaquin — which is a category 4 — is a “potential threat” to Bermuda, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 252 nautical miles to the west north west at 8.00pm on Sunday, October 4. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At... Read more of this article

Freisenbruch-Meyer Will Open On Saturday

Due to the threat posed by Hurricane Joaquin, Freisenbruch-Meyer Group said they would like to offer clients additional time to ensure their policies are up-to-date and that they are adequately insured, so their offices will be open from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday. The company said, “According to the Bermuda Weather Service, Hurricane... Read more of this article

Regiment Soldiers On Alert For Hurricane

The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] tonight [Oct 2] are gearing up in case Hurricane Joaquin hits the Island on Sunday. Equipment will tomorrow morning be stationed east of the Causeway in case the east end is cut off and up to 120 troops are on 12 hours notice to deploy. RBR Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown said: “We are hoping these preparations... Read more of this article

EMO Meeting Held To Assess Hurricane Joaquin

The Premier and Minister of National Security, Michael Dunkley convened a meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] earlier today [Oct 2] to discuss Hurricane ‎Joaquin, and assess Government’s and other relevant agencies’ preparedness. The Government said, “As of noon today, Hurricane Joaquin was still a Category 4 storm and has... Read more of this article

Third Hurricane Of 2015 Atlantic Season: Joaquin

[Updated] Tropical Storm Joaquin has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the 10th named storm of the season, however the Bermuda Weather Service said that it is not threat to Bermuda at this time, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours has passed. “High pressure to our northeast continues to interact with Tropical Storm Joaquin... Read more of this article

Tropical Depression Eleven Forms In Atlantic

Tropical Depression Eleven has formed in the Atlantic, and while it could become a tropical storm it is not considered a threat to Bermuda. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph [55 km/h] with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next couple of days, and the cyclone could become a... Read more of this article