Hashtag: #HurricaneLarry
Live Updates & Videos: Hurricane Larry
[Updating] While it is not, thankfully, expected to make a direct hit on the island, Bermuda is preparing for the possible impact of Hurricane Larry, which expected to past by this afternoon [Sept 9]. The Government had said they do not expect services to be impacted, and we will provide updates as able, as well as live video interviews hosted by Glenn... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Hurricane Larry Approaches
[Updated with video] Although not expected to make a direct hit on the island, weather conditions are starting to show some signs of Hurricane Larry approaching Bermuda, with the hurricane expected to have its closest approach at mid-afternoon at around 160 miles east northeast. The Government has said they do not expect services to be impacted, and... Read more of this article
Lifeguard Service Temporarily Suspended
Lifeguard Service has temporarily ceased operations due to the high surf conditions, the Government has advised. This comes as the BWS has advised that Hurricane Larry is a “threat to Bermuda,” with a Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. The latest BWS forecast states, “After a mainly fine and dry day, expect deteriorating conditions... Read more of this article
City Reminds Businesses To Secure Properties
As Bermuda readies for Hurricane Larry, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, ““All City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City must secure their bins inside buildings or storage areas immediately... Read more of this article
Latest Government Advisory On Hurricane Larry
The EMO met again today [Sept 8] and noted that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect, and said that while they “do not anticipate any interruptions to Government services, we continue to encourage residents to remain vigilant.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Sept. 8] the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] met to... Read more of this article
BWS: Hurricane Larry Is “Threat To Bermuda”
[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service has just issued a ‘Tropical Storm Warning’ for Bermuda, which is an upgrade from the ‘Tropical Storm Watch’ issued yesterday. At 8.30am today [Sept 6], the BWS said, “A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bermuda. Winds, especially in the eastern Marine Area, will reach tropical... Read more of this article
BWS: Tuesday Evening Hurricane Larry Update
“The strongest winds are expected to affect the eastern marine area on Thursday as Larry passes as a category 2 hurricane,” the Bermuda Weather Service said this evening [Sept 7]. At 6.30pm today, the BWS said, “Major Hurricane Larry is about 620nm to the southeast of Bermuda, moving northwesterly at 8 knots. A Tropical Storm Watch... Read more of this article
Weather Service Issue Tropical Storm Watch
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has just issued a ‘Tropical Storm Watch’, noting that Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda.” Today’s [Sept 7] 12pm update from the BWS states the closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is forecast to be 172 nm to the east at 12pm on Thursday [Sept 9] with the BWS noting... Read more of this article
EMO Meets, Govt Advisory On Hurricane Larry
Hurricane Larry is currently predicted to pass to our east on Thursday and Government said “at this stage, we do not anticipate any interruptions of Government services,” however everyone is urged to “make sure they are storm ready” and residents should “prepare for possible tropical storm force winds on Thursday.” EMO... Read more of this article
BWS: Tuesday Morning Hurricane Larry Update
Hurricane Larry 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 162 nm to the ENE at 2.00pm on Thursday [Sept 9], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Their forecast... Read more of this article
BWS: Monday Evening Hurricane Larry Update
Hurricane Larry 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 164nm to the ENE at 3pm on Thursday [Sept 9] with the BWS adding “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Their forecast... Read more of this article
BWS: Monday Morning Hurricane Larry Update
Hurricane Larry is “around 1,000 miles southeast of Bermuda this morning,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, adding that “large swells from the southeast will increase through this week, and dangerous surf will continue to develop on the south shore from today onward.” The BWS said, “Major Hurricane Larry is around 1,000 miles... Read more of this article
BWS: Hurricane Larry Is A “Potential Threat”
Hurricane Larry is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said in their 6pm advisory today, with its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 342nm to the ESE at 6pm on Wednesday [Sept 8] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” In... Read more of this article
‘Tropical Storm Warning Increasingly Likely’
A Tropical Storm Warning is “becoming increasingly likely” while it is “possible we enter into a hurricane watch to cover any changes of the projected track of Larry,” the Bermuda Weather Service said in their latest forecast discussion. As of 8am this morning [Sept 5] the BWS also stated, “Category 3 Hurricane Larry continues... Read more of this article
BWS Monitoring Hurricane Larry In Atlantic
Noting that there is “still a lot of uncertainty,” the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Hurricane Larry is “forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda on Wednesday night and Thursday of next week” and “ it would be prudent to review your hurricane plans, and make any early preparations.” The BWS posted the... Read more of this article
BELCO Advisory On Hurricane Preparations
BELCO provided an update on hurricane preparations, with the company saying that “assets will be put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on hurricane... Read more of this article
