Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down.
Hurricane Ernesto moved away from Bermuda on Saturday evening over open waters of the Atlantic after crossing over the tiny British territory early in the day with heavy rains and strong winds.The storm forced residents to stay indoors and more than 23,000 people lost power, officials said. The Category 1 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 75 m.p.h. Saturday evening. It was centered about 100 miles northeast of Bermuda and moving north-northeast at six m.p.h. .
According to the Bermuda Weather Service, the island was starting to see a diminishing of the worst conditions but still anticipated high wind gusts in association with the squally showers and rain bands.Premier David Burt shared a video on the social media platform X thanking emergency services and encouraging residents to stay inside.“Overnight, there will still be tropical storm force winds, and we’re asking everyone to please exercise caution,” he said. “Remain at home.
The territory is a renowned offshore financial centre with sturdy construction, and given its elevation, storm surge is not as problematic as it is with low-lying islands. Classes in Puerto Rico public schools also were scheduled to start Monday, nearly a week after their original date.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year because of record warm ocean temperatures. It forecast 17 to 25 named storms, with four to seven major hurricanes.
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