As the 2023 hurricane season has started, Bermuda residents are gearing up to protect their homes from potential damage. The season lasts from June to November and forecasters are now predicting an “above normal” hurricane season Read More
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks advises residents to prepare for gale-force winds tonight into Sunday. In addition to rain showers, the BWS predicts winds gusting to storm-force overnight reaching 50 knots (58 miles per hour). Motorists Read More
With the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecasting gale winds this afternoon through to Wednesday morning, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, is advising residents to ensure that safety is a priority. The Minister notes Read More
The Department of Marine and Port Services advises that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. The Department will decide to reopen the ferry stop prior to the next scheduled Read More
The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) issued a severe weather advisory earlier this morning. According to the BWS, this afternoon, the island will experience severe rain with the likelihood of thunderstorms; strong gale force wind gusts, Read More
CHASING FIONA: INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FLOODS INTO BERMUDA AHEAD OF POWERFUL
Bermuda has become a prime destination for international media outlets seeking to produce live, on-site coverage of the approach, arrival and hopeful departure of Hurricane Fiona in the coming hours. ABC’s senior meteorologist Read More
As you will be aware, we convened an Emergency Measures Organisation meeting earlier today to get the latest updates on Hurricane Fiona. Bermuda, based on our latest update, I want to share some additional Read More
Hurricane Fiona, a Category 4 storm, continues its track towards
Hurricane Fiona, a Category 4 storm, continues its track towards the island and remains a threat to Bermuda. As of the noon forecast, Bermuda is under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. Minister of National Read More
Hurricane Fiona continues its track towards the island and is a threat to Bermuda. Late this afternoon, we convened an Emergency Measures Organisation meeting to get the latest update on Hurricane Fiona. I can advise Read More
AccuWeather forecasters say Fiona will strengthen to at least Category 3 force as it comes perilously close to Bermuda later this week. And rough surf will be felt up and down the U.S. East Coast. Read More