Updated: Sep 19, 2022 12:45 PM
Hurricane Fiona is expected to make its closest approach at noon on Thursday (Bermuda Weather Service)
Hurricane Fiona remains a threat to Bermuda and is forecast to be a category 3 storm.
The Bermuda Weather Service said in a noon social media update: “It’s anticipated that Hurricane Fiona could have an impact on Bermuda later this week.
“The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, notes that the Emergency Measures Organisation will likely convene a meeting early this week to get the latest update from the BWS."
In a 7.15am update on social media, the BWS said: “Time to prepare. Stay up to date at www.weather.bm”
The storm is currently 952 miles south of Bermuda and is moving north west at 8mph. It is sustaining maximum winds of 86mph with gusts of 104mph.
Jamie Rhome, the National Hurricane Centre’s acting director, is providing a live update on Hurricane Fiona based on the latest advisory package.
The BWS said in a post yesterday: “In some past hurricane seasons, one storm’s passage has cooled down the ocean temperatures enough affect the next one. This happens when the next storm moves close to the track of a previous one (eg 2014’s Gonzalo and Fay).
“This is NOT the situation with Hurricane Fiona. As the graphic shows, Fiona’s track is forecast to move well west of Earl’s old track. While Earl did leave a detectable ‘cold wake’ of cooler ocean temperatures, Hurricane Fiona is forecast to pass over warmer waters to the south west and west of Bermuda.
The Ministry of National Security yesterday issued an advisory about Hurricane Fiona and a ministry spokesman said: “The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, notes that the Emergency Measures Organisation will likely convene a meeting early this week to get the latest update from the Bermuda Weather Service.
“However, the public is encouraged to take this holiday weekend to ensure they are storm ready.“
Hurricane preparation list
Make any small repairs around the home.
Secure outdoor furniture.
Review family plans and update them with any changes to phone numbers and other important information.
Stock up on any medical prescriptions that your family and pets require and ensure you have at least two weeks supply on hand.
Check your hurricane kit to make sure you have working flashlights, a portable radio with spare batteries and a stock of non-perishable food to last your family for seven days.
Ensure your house insurance policy is up to date.
Check on your vulnerable neighbours and ask them if they need any help with their preparations.
Residents are encouraged residents to stay abreast of updates regarding Tropical Storm Fiona by visiting www.weather.bm
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