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Friday Jun 1, 2012 at 10:35 am

Prediction: 12 named tropical storms, five named hurricanes and two major hurricanes

Predicting exactly where storms will make landfall in the US and the Caribbean including Bermuda would be extremely difficult, but there are some indications of areas where storms may brew and...

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Vegetation management helps to keep the power ‘on’ during storms

A major cause of power outages during hurricanes and other storms is trees coming into contact with overhead lines, either...

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Jun 1, 2012 10:39 am

Irene is the latest hurricane name to be retired

Irene has been retired from the official list of Atlantic Basin tropical storm names by the World Meteorological...

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Jun 1, 2012 10:40 am

While you are safely in your home, spare a thought for Bermuda's wildlife during a hurricane

Whenever a strong storm, especially a hurricane, looks to be approaching the Island, Bermuda's Conservation Officer Jeremy...

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Jun 1, 2012 12:00 pm

Don't become complacent!

Today marks the official start of Bermuda’s hurricane season, when all residents should start to be on guard for potential...

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Jun 1, 2012 10:00 am

Riding out Hurricane Igor on the beautiful Spirit of Bermuda

While most people were tucked up in their homes when Hurricane Igor approached in 2010, former Mayor of St George’s, E...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:23 am

Breastfeeding means babies will ‘weather the storm’ just fine!

If you’ve just had a baby or are expecting to deliver soon, you might be asking yourself how to prepare for hurricane...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:27 am

Keep your pets safe!

Bermudians love their pets so it is no surprise they get worried about them when a hurricane approaches. The Bermuda...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:29 am

Be sensible when kiteboarding before and after storms

Whenever the wind is up take a look off Elbow Beach and no doubt you will find some of Bermuda's kiteboarders literally...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:00 am

Take care of your pride and joy!

You’ve spent a lot of money on your pride and joy your boat! So why not make sure everything is secure when a storm or...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:46 am

Gorham’s sets up its ‘hurricane centre’ today

Don’t wait until a hurricane is almost hitting Bermuda to get all the equipment and supplies you need. That’s...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:47 am

Propane relief when the electricity goes off

In the minds of many Bermudians, propane gas is the fuel of choice for cooking both indoors and out. During hurricane season,...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:49 am

Some expert advice from the EMO

The Bermuda Government’s Emergency Measures Organisation has a wealth of information of what the public should do...

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Jun 1, 2012 11:51 am

Hurricane: Storm Science

Learn all about these powerful storms, share your stories, see Andrew in 3-D, or make a Hurricane Spiral.

Owlie Skywarn's Weather Book

Watch out ... a hurricane could be headed your way! Owlie explains hurricanes, and what to do before, during and after the storm. Test your knowledge with two fun quizzes.