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Hurricane Nicole

AFKABartram
AFKABartram Posts: 57,856
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Set to hit Bermuda with a Strong Category 2 during the day tomorrow (Thursday)

Thoughts out to our three Bermuda based addicks. @LoOkOuT @ChicagoAddick and @Bermuda_red

Hope everything is ok for you guys

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  • Dansk_Red
    Dansk_Red Posts: 5,728
    Stay safe lads
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,856
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/bermuda-braces-direct-hit-nicole-cat-2-storm-134919053.html
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,423
    Look after yourselves.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,882
    Batten down the hatches and stay safe.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    This looked like a weak storm approaching, but in the past 24 hours, it's gained strength and slowed down, which could make it a bit of a bastard. It's also going to be a direct hit. Spent most of the day making preparations. We're likely to lose power and communications tomorrow, so until then, ROLAND OUT!
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,451
    God job the DNS problem happened today and not tomorrow then :-) Best of luck, and stay safe guys.
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,398
    Eerily quiet now though. Almost like a nice evening outside. Lull before the storm....

    Also and the other two guys are more experienced than me, a day time hurricane is quite unusual I think.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,818
    Good luck.
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,398
    Now a CAT 4
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    Good luck stay safe.
    And to think I was moaning about a slightly cold BREEZE in Maidstone about 20 mins ago.....

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  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,771
    Good luck chaps. stay safe.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    3blokes said:

    Good luck stay safe.
    And to think I was moaning about a slightly cold BREEZE in Maidstone about 20 mins ago.....

    Damn right, I just popped out to Tesco's in Maidstone and thought the breeze was colder than normal. :smile:
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Still alive!
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    LoOkOuT said:

    Still alive!

    Has it hit land yet or are you still waiting.
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,398
    About 2 hours away. Now having gusts 90 mph plus. Eye is 50 miles wide, twice as big as the island. Power going out.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Latest from the EMO

    Headline – Hurricane NICOLE is forecast to pass over the island on Thursday, as a Category Four or Category Three Storm
    This e-mail can be distributed freely 
    HURRICANE NICOLE IS A THREAT TO BERMUDA, Advisory #37
    Current Position – 88nm SSW of Bermuda
    Moving – NNE at 13kts
    Winds – 115kts gusting 140kts Cat 4
    CPA 12 noon, Thu 13-Oct-2016, over Bermuda
    ·        Hurricane Hunters have completed two flights into Nicole with one more scheduled later today.

    ·        Estimated that Bermuda will received 4” to 8” of rainfall.

    ·        If tornadoes are going to form the highest probability is between 9am and 11am and again when reentering the eyewall

    ·        At 5am Gold Command advised that we are now in Condition Amber: 4 wheeled vehicle’s only on the road – No routine calls for service.

    ·        You will be notified when we enter Condition Red which is: No patrols on the road, emergency vehicles will only be dispatched on a risk assessment and only to save lives.    

    ·        All traffic lights have been turned off

     
    Hurricane Nicole link: http://www.weather.bm/maps/TropicalStormInfo.asp?WTNTnum=WTNT25
    Note links will automatically update when new advisories are issued.
     
    1.    Airport is closed, and aims to reopen at 12 noon Fri-14-Oct-2016

    2.    Gas stations closed

    3.    The Causeway closed  

    4.    The Causeway will be closed for the duration of Hurricane Nicole. Please allow the appropriate time for emergency personnel to assess the bridge prior to its reopening.

    5.    Residents can be assured that the Causeway will be continually assessed throughout the storm.

    6.   Government schools closed, reopen Monday

    7.   Government offices closed, reopen Friday.

    8.    Out of an abundance of caution the EMO is strongly advising residents/motorists to stay off the roads as of 10 pm Wednesday night until the all clear has been given by the relevant emergency agencies.

    9.    The Royal Bermuda Regiment will deploy personnel around the Island starting Wednesday evening.

    10. St John have ambulances deployed around the island

    11. The Government Shelter at CedarBridge Academy is open

    12. The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Facility will remain open through the duration of the storm.

    13. The Emergency Broadcast Station (100.1 FM) will be on the air from 10.00 p.m. until, and will be providing updates on the hour and half hour.

    14. The EMO will reconvene a meeting Friday afternoon following the passage of the storm. 

    15. The public is encouraged to stay tuned to regular updates on FM 100.1 or weather.bm, gov.bm or via the EMO FaceBook and Twitter platforms.

     
    For Reference:
    1 -   64 to 82 knots

    2 -   83 to 95 knots

    3 -   96 to 112 knots

    4 -   113 to 136 knots

    5 -   over 137 knots
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Now on Code Red.

    @ChicagoAddick probably best you head home from Woodys now.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Stay safe guys, see you on the other side.
  • RedArmySE7
    RedArmySE7 Posts: 5,407
    Stay safe boys.
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    LoOkOuT said:

    Now on Code Red.

    @ChicagoAddick probably best you head home from Woodys now.

    funny that, a pal called woody has just moved back from Bermuda.

    going to his birthday party on saturday.

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  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Look out LoOkOuT
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
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    Hold on to your hats!
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Gone quiet. We're in the eye now.
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,398
    Woodys is busy.

    Think the eyes approaching.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Just been outside and everything smells like fish.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    LoOkOuT said:

    Just been outside and everything smells like fish.

    Everybody getting their leg over before the world ends! :smiley:
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,865
    Second half. A bit hairy on this side as it moves past the island.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,635
    keep hold of everything guys and good luck
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,818
    No more updates, hope everyone still safe.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962

    I read that 90% of population there have no power supply, with cables down.

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