Bermuda: Hurricane Humberto forecast to pass near Bermuda by September 18

Event

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued an alert on Monday, September 16, warning of dangerous conditions in Bermuda over the coming days as Hurricane Humberto tracks toward the islands. As of 11:00 (local time) on Monday, Humberto is located at approximately 29.9°N, 76.5°W (map here), according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is tracking east-northeast at 11 kph (7 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph (85 mph). The center of Humberto is forecast to approach Bermuda late Wednesday, September 18, and may bring periods of heavy rain to the islands beginning on Thursday, September 19.

Associated power outages and disruptions to transportation and business services are possible in areas forecast to be affected by the system over the coming days.

Advice

Individuals in Bermuda are advised to monitor local weather reports, confirm flight reservations, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, anticipate adverse weather and power and transportation disruptions, and remember that running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) is enough to knock over an adult - and never drive through flooded streets; floodwater may also contain wastewater and chemical products.