Hurricane Ernesto pummels Bermuda with 35ft waves and high winds
Category 1 hurricane described as ‘rare event’ in area as officials warn of severe flooding and storm surgesHurricane Ernesto walloped Bermuda with winds reaching 85mph, and waves exceeding 35ft offshore from the small British territory in the Atlantic Ocean, as it made landfall early on Saturday – with officials warning of potentially fatal flooding and storm surges.The storm arrived as a category 1 hurricane after traveling over the archipelago overnight, a trajectory described as a “rare event” by the Weather Channel. It is uncommon for the eye of tropical cyclones to pass directly over these islands, per the network. Continue reading...
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Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda with winds of 85mph and waves exceeding 35ft, causing potentially fatal flooding and storm surges. The storm brought 36 hours of hurricane and tropical storm-force winds to the island, with authorities warning of dangerous rip tides and swells. The National Hurricane Center predicted Ernesto could bring wind and rain to parts of Canada's Newfoundland region on Monday, and the 2024 hurricane season is expected to be 'extremely active' with 17-24 named storms and 8-13 hurricanes.