Updated: Sep 02, 2023 11:10 AM
Storm Idalia’s forecast track as of 9am today (Image from Bermuda Weather Service)
Storm Idalia knocked out power to 5,400 homes as of 10.15am today while a string of flights to the island have been cancelled.
But its closest point to the island has now passed, according the Bermuda Weather Service 6am update.
Gale force winds gusting to storm force had shifted to the north and northeast by late morning, as seen on the web camera at Commissioner’s Point in Dockyard.
Earlier today the BWS said the storm was moving closer to the island with its closest point forecast to be about 46 miles to the south of the island at 6am.
The Delta Air Lines Atlanta flight was called off, along with JetBlue from Boston and New York JFK and LaGuardia, the BermudAir Boston and Westchester services, United Airlines from Newark, and the Air Canada Toronto flight.
Outages have fluctuated but have affected most of the island, with Hamilton Parish faring the worst. The Eastern Counties Cup final has also fallen victim to Idalia.
Bus and ferry services
Bus and ferry routes have both been affected today.
A spokeswoman for marine and ports said: “This morning the Department of Marine and Ports Services has advise that until current weather conditions improve all ferry services are suspended. The Department will advise when service will resume. For more invitation visit www.marineandports.bm.”
And a spokeswoman for the public transport department said: “This morning, Saturday, 2 September, the Department of Public of Transportation has advised that due to weather and road conditions on some bus routes, services will be suspended at 12 noon today until further notice. DPT will provide and update on when service will resume.”
A tropical storm warning remained in effect for the island this morning.
Idalia did not regain strength as a Tropical Storm as it passed Bermuda, but the island took heavy rain and winds of 50mph were logged at LF Wade International Airport, according to the US National Hurricane Centre.
The NHC said storm-force winds would continue to be felt by the island into this evening.
Michael Weeks, warned residents in advance of the storm to prepare for a wet weekend.
He urged the community to heed updates from the BWS and from the Emergency Measures Organisation.
“Weather conditions can change rapidly and we do not wish to be caught off-guard.”
Mr Weeks added the Causeway would remain open and be closely monitored.
He said the public was “strongly” advised to stay out of the water and avoid swimming in rough seas generated by the approaching storm.
Residents in low-lying areas should take precautions against potential flooding.
Idalia was a Category 4 storm at its height in the Gulf of Mexico but fell to a hurricane remnant after crossing Florida and the US southeast coast.
• This story will be updated throughout the day as more information comes in.
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