The Ministry of National Security advises that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive met today to assess the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, both of which are expected to affect Bermuda this week.
As of the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) 3.00 p.m. update, a Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for Bermuda. Hurricane Humberto was located 279 nautical miles south-southwest of Bermuda, moving northwest at 11 knots.
Maximum sustained winds are near 120 knots (138 mph) with higher gusts to 145 knots (167 mph). Humberto is forecast to pass approximately 190 nautical miles northwest of Bermuda late Tuesday.
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Winds: Tropical Storm-force winds are expected to reach marine areas by 6 pm – 7 pm Tuesday. Over land, winds will strengthen Tuesday evening, reaching 25–35 knots (29–40 mph) with gusts up to 50 knots (58 mph) in showers or thunderstorms overnight. Winds will steadily diminish early Wednesday morning.
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Rain: Bands of precipitation will cross the island Tuesday into early Wednesday, with up to 2 inches of rainfall possible.
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Seas: Conditions will deteriorate, with significant sea swells from Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Imelda was located approximately 718 nautical miles west-southwest of Bermuda, moving north at 8 knots, with maximum sustained winds near 50 knots (60 mph) and gusts to 60 knots (70 mph).
Imelda is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Bermuda and may pass over or very near the island late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Further guidance on Imelda will be provided after tomorrow’s EMO meeting.
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said: “We are now facing a serious week of weather, with Hurricane Humberto due to impact us first, followed by Tropical Storm Imelda.
“I strongly urge the public to prepare, stay vigilant, and follow official updates from the Bermuda Weather Service. These storms must be taken seriously, and I encourage all residents to make safety their priority and start preparations today.”
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