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Tropical Storm Warning Issued, Jerry A ‘Threat’
[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a “Tropical Storm Watch” and said that Tropical Storm Jerry is “currently a threat to Bermuda and is expected to bring tropical storm force winds with possible hurricane force gusts to Bermuda later on Tuesday.” The BWS latest advisory said that Jerry’s “closest point of approach... Read more of this article
BWS: TS Karen Is “Not A Threat At This Time”
Yet another storm has formed in the Atlantic, and Tropical Storm Karen is “not a threat to Bermuda” at this time, the Bermuda Weather Service said. The BWS said, “Closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs [3 days] is forecast to be 677 nm to the S, 12 pm Wed, Sep 25, 2019. However, this system may move closer to Bermuda after... Read more of this article
Schools, Buses, Govt Offices Open On Monday
All public schools and Government offices will be open on Monday, and buses, ferries, trash collection, airport will also operate tomorrow as normal the Government said today, adding that people should “remain in a hurricane readiness mode” as the island is expected to “experience Tropical Force winds on Tuesday evening.” This... Read more of this article
Emergency Radio Station Will Have New Music
As a bit of a silver lining in the midst of these storm clouds, the Emergency Broadcast Radio station will apparently have new music for their upcoming broadcast during Tropical Storm Jerry. While the Emergency Broadcast Station — which broadcast on FM 100.1 — is a quality source of information during storms as it includes various experts... Read more of this article
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
