Hurricane Imelda Looms Over Bermuda: A Powerful Threat
Hurricane Imelda, a Category 2 storm, was approaching Bermuda, threatening the area with destructive weather. The storm's arrival prompted closures and safety measures as Bermuda braced for strong winds and heavy rain. Earlier, Imelda had caused fatalities and flooding in the northern Caribbean.
As Hurricane Imelda approached Bermuda late Wednesday, forecasters warned that the Category 2 storm posed a severe threat to the British territory. With maximum sustained winds of 155 kph, the storm's core promised to bring hurricane-force winds, damaging waves, and flash flooding to the island.
The National Weather Service in Miami issued a dire warning, highlighting the storm's potential for destruction as it advanced east-northeast at 46 kph. Bermuda responded by closing schools, government offices, and the international airport, deploying soldiers to secure infrastructure and manage emergency shelters.
Imelda had already wreaked havoc in the northern Caribbean, causing fatalities and extensive flooding. As the Atlantic hurricane season continued, experts urged vigilance, with atmospheric conditions likely to fuel more storms into late October and November.
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