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Tropical Storm Bret is likely to come within 240 nautical miles of Bermuda on Thursday afternoon, meteorologists predicted last night.
At 6pm yesterday, Bret had maximum winds of 55 knots, with gusts of up to 65 knots. It was 675 nautical miles west-...
DATE: Jul 19, 2011
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Bermuda could be in for some much-needed rain as Tropical Storm Bret makes its way towards the Island this week.
Meteorologists last night issued a warning that the storm, which has 35-knot winds and 45-knot gusts, is likely to pass 400 nautical mile...
DATE: Jul 18, 2011
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The heavens opened up yesterday morning to the delight of scores of residents, following an exceptionally dry start to summer.
The Bermuda Weather Service report that as of 3pm yesterday the Island had experienced 0.29 inches of rain.
So far in 201...
DATE: Jun 14, 2011
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A US-based weather company increased its forecast for the development of major hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this year, while Colorado State University storm watchers again predicted a “well-above-average” season.
AccuWeather, based in State Colle...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Representatives from the Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Regiment recently attended a conference on hurricane preparations.
Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves and Chief Inspector Junior Watts, the National Disaster Planning Co-ordi...
DATE: May 27, 2011
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This year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be “above normal”, spawning six to ten hurricanes of which half could become major, according to a US government forecast.
In its first predictions for the season, which begins on June 1, the National Oceani...
DATE: May 20, 2011
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Severe weather will break out throughout the southern and central Plains on Wednesday as a low pressure center and cold front push through the region.
Ahead of the front, plenty of warm, moist air will be in place, leading to a large level of instabi...
DATE: May 11, 2011
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The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) yesterday launched the Hurricane Awareness Week in the build-up to the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said: “We must never forget the tragedy of Hurricane Fabian i...
DATE: May 10, 2011
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The Ministry of Public Works has apologised for shortfalls of fresh water, citing challenges at the Tynes Bay reverse osmosis plant.
A spokesman for Public Works said that water production was stalled due to problems with the refurbishments at the fa...
DATE: May 09, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A dry spring has led to an increasing demand on water delivery services, but water truckers have been stalled by closures at Government water depots.
According to one trucker, Government water depots were closed four of the past six days, and while a...
DATE: May 06, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
