From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Causeway was reopened this morning to all motor vehicles. In light of the predicted Storm Force winds that battered the Island and marine areas overnight, the EMO closed the Causeway from at midnight in the interest of public safety. The Causeway was reopened to traffic at 8:15 a.m. this morning.

The Bermuda Weather Service has advised that the Island is still under a Gale Warning for the remainder of the weekend with showers and much colder air today. Further advisories will be issued to the public as necessary.

Overnight, winds barely reached gale force (34 knots) sustained but there were some gusts to 67 knots at Commissioners Point that verified the predicted hurricane-force squalls yesterday. There will be strong crosswinds over the Causeway and westerly winds will be stronger sustained than yesterday but with lower gusts expected. The Thunderstorm Advisory has now been cancelled.

Persons who are planning to travel today are again advised to check with their relevant airlines for arrival and departure times as the winds will have affected some flight schedules.

Surf Warning signs remain up at the South Shore Park/Beach entrances and the Department of Parks says the public should avoid going in or near the water in these areas until further notice. The Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve has also been closed to the public until further notice.

The latest conditions, forecasts and warnings, are available on the web at www.weather.bm or via telephone by dialing 977, 9771, 9772 or 9773.