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Highest Recorded Gusts In Humberto Of 144 MPH
During Hurricane Humberto, the island experienced hurricane force winds between 7pm and 11pm and the highest recorded gusts were at Bermuda Radio at Fort George, which recorded gusts of 125 knots or 144 mph. This was from National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham, who said, “The island did record hurricane force winds between 7pm and 11pm. The... Read more of this article
People Urged To Be Ready For Hurricane Jerry
“Hurricane Jerry is a potential threat to Bermuda” and everyone should “remain in a hurricane readiness mode,” Minister for National Security Wayne Caines said today, adding that this second hurricane is being “closely monitored” by the BWS and the EMO, and the Royal Bermuda Regiment “will remain embodied... Read more of this article
Videos: Hurricane Humberto Passes Bermuda
With Hurricane Humberto now having moved on from Bermuda and clean up work well underway, the videos below offer a look at the storm’s effects and press conferences before, during, and after it swept across the island. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Humberto here, and all of our coverage of Hurricane Humberto here. Bermuda After... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Weather Conditions At Horseshoe
Winds are picking up as Hurricane Humberto approaches the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that the storm is a “threat to Bermuda” and also issuing a Hurricane Warning. The live replay and photos shows a brief look at the weather conditions at Horseshoe Bay Beach. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Humberto here, and all our... Read more of this article
Photos: Island Getting Ready For Humberto
Businesses and people across the island are, or have, prepared for the passage of Hurricane Humberto, which is passing to the north-west of Bermuda, with its closest point of approach currently forecast to be at around 8.00pm this evening [Sept 18]. While the island is not currently forecast to take a direct full hit, a “Hurricane Warning” is in... Read more of this article
Causeway Will Close As Of 6.00pm Today
The Causeway will close as of 6.00pm this evening [Sept 18], Minister of National Security Wayne Caines confirmed. The Minister was speaking at a press conference this afternoon along with National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson, where they provided an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. You can view our live updates... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Humberto
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 18] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. The press conference has just concluded and we will update with the text as able, you can view the video below, and all our... Read more of this article
Emergency Measures Organisation Meeting Held
Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines led an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] meeting to get the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto from the Bermuda Weather Service. The meeting was attended by Premier David Burt, Deputy Governor Alison Crocket, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley and senior officers from various Government... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s Offices Will Close Today
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s offices will close today [Sept 18] at 12.00pm and will reopen at the earliest at noon tomorrow [Sept 19], the company said. A spokesperson said, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches, we are monitoring weather conditions closely. In support of Minister Caines’ recent Press Conference, we encourage all clients to remain vigilant... Read more of this article
Princess ‘Prepared & Ready’ For Hurricane
Hamilton Princess said they are prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto, and as part of its preparations, will be closing its restaurants and facilities to the general public from 1:30pm today and limiting them to in-house guests only. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto. As part... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Jerry Also Forms In The Atlantic
While the island is under a Hurricane Warning due to the impending approach of Hurricane Humberto, it is not the only system in the Atlantic, with Tropical Storm Jerry also forming. Jerry is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to... Read more of this article
BELCO: Hurricane Preparation & Safety Advice
As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda, BELCO said their crisis management team are “closely monitoring” and “assets have been 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, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda,... Read more of this article
