The Ministry of National Security advises that as of 12:00 p.m. today, the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has reported that Erin has strengthened into a hurricane.
The system was located 968 nautical miles to Bermuda’s south-southeast, moving west-northwest at 16 knots (18 miles per hour). Erin had maximum sustained winds of 65 knots (75 miles per hour) with gusts to 80 knots (92 miles per hour).
The Bermuda Weather Service has confirmed that Erin is not considered a threat to Bermuda at this time. The Ministry will continue to monitor updates from the BWS as the system progresses.
The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO), which coordinates Bermuda’s responses to national emergencies and disasters, will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday to review the latest developments and to assess Government readiness should any impacts to Bermuda be expected.
Residents are reminded to follow the official forecasts from the Bermuda Weather Service at www.weather.bm and to use this weekend to review their household preparedness plans.
The Government portal provides guidelines on hurricane preparedness, including a list of recommended supplies.
The Ministry will issue further updates following Monday’s EMO meeting.