Atlantic: Hurricane Larry tracking northwestwards in the Atlantic towards Bermuda, Sept. 5

Event

Hurricane Larry is tracking northwestward in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 5. As of 11:00 AST, the system's center of circulation was approximately 2,000 km (1,243 miles) southeast of Bermuda. The storm is classified as a category 3 hurricane. It is forecast to maintain its strength before weakening slightly through the end of the week of Sept. 6. Some uncertainty remains in the track and intensity forecast, and significant changes could occur in the coming days.

Government Advisories
As of 11:00 Sept. 5, there are no warnings associated with Hurricane Larry. Officials are likely to announce warnings in the coming days as Larry approaches Bermuda.

Hazardous Conditions
Swells generated by Larry are forecast to impact the Lesser Antilles, Sept. 5, and parts of the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, and Bermuda, Sept. 6-7. Significant swells will likely impact parts of the US east coast and Atlantic Canada from Sept. 8. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely to impact parts of Bermuda from Sept. 8 or 9.

Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying communities in Bermuda in the coming days. In addition to the heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge, the storm could produce damaging wind gusts, resulting in further power outages due to uprooted trees and toppled utility lines.

Advice

Activate contingency plans in areas forecast to be impacted by the storm. Use extreme caution in low-lying areas and near streams, creeks, and other waterways due to the high potential for flooding. Charge battery-powered devices when electricity is available; restrict the use of cellular phones to emergencies only. Power down mobile devices when not in use. Keep important documents and necessary medications in waterproof containers.

Resources

US National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Bermuda Weather Service