US authorities warn Category 3 hurricane conditions are due to reach Bermuda on Wednesday night and continue into early Thursday morning. A storm surge of 1-3 feet above normal tide levels is expected on the low-lying island.
An advisory says: “Hurricane conditions are expected to reach Bermuda by Wednesday night and continue into early Thursday morning. Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength by Wednesday afternoon, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.”
