Hashtag: #Jan2016HighWinds

Windy Conditions Cause Power Outages

[Updated] The Island has experienced some power outages due to the current weather conditions, and BELCO said that of 4:05pm, 753 customers are without power. A BELCO spokesperson said, “As a result of current weather conditions, the Island has experienced sporadic outages throughout the day. Most outages have been restored within a very short... Read more of this article

Live Video Replay: Winds & Weather Conditions

[Updated] The island is presently experiencing high winds, which have impacted the ferry service, put the Paget stop lights out of order, and reportedly resulted in a woman being “blown off” her cycle. The police have already urged the motoring public to “drive and ride with caution as the winds are presently very high,” adding that... Read more of this article

Some Ferry Services Suspended Due To Weather

Today’s [Jan 8] windy weather is causing disruptions to some of the island’s ferry services, with some routes continuing to be serviced. A spokesperson said, “Ferry services have been impacted by the inclement weather. Marine & Ports has suspended ferry services to Cavello Bay, Dockyard, Belmont, Hodsdon’s Ferry, and Lower Ferry.... Read more of this article

Causeway Not Closing, Paget Lights Not Working

[Updated] As the island continues to experience high winds, the government has confirmed that the Causeway “will not close” while the police said that “as a result of the high winds” the Paget stop lights are not working. A government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the winter storm is currently at its peak,... Read more of this article

BPS: Report Of Woman Being “Blown Off” Cycle

The police are urging the motoring public to “drive and ride with caution as the winds are presently very high,” adding that “there is already one report of a woman being blown off of her cycle.” A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public should be advised to please drive and ride with caution as the winds are presently... Read more of this article

Low Pressure System Swirling In The Atlantic

An ongoing disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean could become an unusual January subtropical storm, with a report saying the system may “eventually begin to take on some subtropical characteristics.” Should the system become a subtropical storm, it would be given the name “Alex.” A report by The Weather Channel says, “The tropical... Read more of this article

Gale Warning In Effect For Thursday & Friday

The island is set to continue experiencing windy conditions, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Gale Warning valid for this afternoon [Jan 7] through Friday evening. The BWS forecast said, “A low approaching from the southwest will bring rain tending heavy at times with showers this afternoon and evening. “Strong winds will reach... Read more of this article