Date:Sunday, January 03,2010 Distribution: All Media
Stormy Weather UPDATE - Reminder to Causeway Traffic
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From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Residents are advised that a Storm Warning remains valid for Bermuda tonight with the predicted occasional sustained winds of 35 knots with gusts to 50 now occurring at exposed elevated locations. This condition is predicted to continue until tomorrow morning. The Causeway is being monitored throughout the night and it will remain open as long as weather conditions permit. Motorists are advised that if tonight’s weather conditions make crossing hazardous, they may experience some brief delays as Causeway traffic is restricted on short notice.
The Bermuda Weather Service says very occasional periods of sustained winds approaching 50 knots, and higher gusts associated with squalls will continue through 6am tomorrow morning. The worst conditions are likely to occur during a three or four hour window after midnight tonight. The Bermuda Weather Service will issue further advisories to the public as necessary. The latest conditions, forecasts and warnings, are also available on the web at www.weather.bm or via telephone by dialing 977, 9771, 9772 or 9773. |
All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.
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