From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) issued a severe weather advisory this early morning as it is expected that Bermuda will experience unsettled weather conditions throughout the day.

According to the BWS gale conditions are likely this morning through this evening with the potential of gusts reaching storm force.

As the day progresses, the public can expect to experience hurricane gusts of up to 65 knots in some instances.

As a note, the Causeway will be closely monitored by the Bermuda Police Service and the Ministry of Works and Engineering throughout the day.

The Acting Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Zane Desilva JP, MP, took this opportunity to encourage the public to use vigilance and exercise caution when travelling about the Island today.

Residents will be regularly updated regarding any further weather related developments.

To get the latest weather information and advisories the public can visit www.weather.bm or watch the local weather station on CableVision channel 4 or WOW channel 100. Alternatively members of the public can call the following numbers:  

• For the Public Forecast Dial 977
• For the Current Observation Dial 9771
• For the Marine Forecast Dial 9772
• For latest Warnings & Tropical Information Dial 9773