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EMO Issues Hurricane Lee Update

EMO Issues Hurricane Lee Update

The Emergency Measures Organisation executive [EMO] met this morning to assess the impact on Bermuda from Hurricane Lee, “which is on a track toward our general area later this week.” A Government spokesperson said, “According to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] Hurricane Lee is a potential threat to Bermuda and is anticipated to pass... Read more of this article

BELCO Hurricane Lee Preparedness And Advice

BELCO Hurricane Lee Preparedness And Advice

BELCO today advised that preparations are being made for Hurricane Lee and offered advice for property owners in advance of the storm. A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s Crisis Management Team is meeting this afternoon to coordinate preparations ahead of possible impacts from Hurricane Lee and will continue to meet frequently until the storm has... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Weeks On Hurricane Lee

Video: Minister Weeks On Hurricane Lee

[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 8] concerning Hurricane Lee. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 3.15pm: Minister Weeks’ remarks: Good afternoon Bermuda, This... Read more of this article

BWS ‘Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane Lee

BWS ‘Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane Lee

“We continue to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Lee,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with the BWS noting that it is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 663 nm to the SSE at 12.00pm on Sunday [Sept 10], with the BWS noting that “this... Read more of this article