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Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened, but its remnants are expected to pass over the island later this week.
As of noon the US-based National Hurricane Centre said the system, the first tropical storm of the year, has become a post-tropical cyclone
The...
DATE: May 19, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A weather system brewing near Florida could become a preseason tropical storm, meteorologists have warned.
The US-based National Hurricane Centre reported that the low pressure trough over the Straits of Florida was expected to strengthen in the next...
DATE: May 18, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
International meteorologists have warned that this year’s hurricane season could be busier than normal.
A forecast from North Carolina State University predicted between 18 and 22 named storms for the season, which starts on June 1.
The university sa...
DATE: Apr 20, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda could face 12 hours of tropical storm-force winds as Tropical Storm Jerry passes the island tonight and tomorrow morning.
James Dodgson, the director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said that while the storm is not expected to become a hurric...
DATE: Sep 24, 2019
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
“Irresponsible” truckers have dumped horticultural waste at spots that have been cleared by hurricane response teams.
The Government urged people to dispose of waste properly and noted dumping fees have been waived at the Marsh Folly facility.
A spok...
DATE: Sep 23, 2019
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bus service along nine different routes resumed this afternoon as the island continues to bounce back from Hurricane Humberto.
But Steve Cosham, the national disaster co-ordinator, warned Bermuda would feel some impact from Tropical Storm Jerry early...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Town of St George largely avoided major damage in Hurricane Humberto and has begun to prepare for Tropical Storm Jerry.
A spokeswoman for the Corporation of St George said damage to the roof of the western shed building at Tiger Bay was the most ...
DATE: Sep 21, 2019
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Almost a third of Belco customers remain without power this afternoon in the wake of Hurricane Humberto.
A spokesman for the company said that 11,081 customers — 31.7 per cent of Belco’s customers — remained without power as of 6.30pm, but the compan...
DATE: Sep 20, 2019
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A raft of closures and cancellations have been announced in advance of Hurricane Humberto.
• The BIU Gas Station is closing at 3pm and will reopen on Friday morning at the usual time. The BIU offices will close at 1pm and reopen at 9am on Friday.
• T...
DATE: Sep 19, 2019
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, urged the Bermuda public yesterday to be prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Humberto.
Mr Caines said the Emergency Measures Organisation has been closely monitoring the Category 1 hurricane...
DATE: Sep 17, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes