Bermuda closes its airport and schools as Hurricane Lee advances

The Minister of National Security Bermuda, David Burchreported this Wednesday that the country will close the airport and schools in anticipation of the passing of Hurricane Lee around the island.

“Government services will operate as normal tomorrow and Friday and in-person services at Government offices will resume at midday to allow teams from different sections to assess and remove debris“, noted the head of National security.

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With respect to LF Wade International Airportthe minister announced that flights will be suspended starting at 12:00 tomorrow (15:00 GMT) on Thursday with the exception of flights from British Airways that are expected to be able to operate.

Likewise, Burch specified that public bus transportation will operate until 5:30 p.m. local time (20:30 GMT) and the ferry service will be suspended throughout the Caribbean island.

“The road will remain open, and will be closely monitored by the Ministry of Public Works“said the Bermudian minister.

In this context, Burch urged the population “to stay off the roads so work crews can do necessary cleanups and assessments”.

Lee continues its advance this Wednesday towards the coasts of the region of New Englandin the northeast of USAlike a hurricane category 2and its center is expected to pass west of the Bermuda this Thursday, reported the National Hurricane Center (NHC, in English) USA.

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On the forecast track, the center of Lee will pass west of Bermuda on Thursday and then approach the coast of New England or the Atlantic Canada between Friday and Saturday.

In a wide radius, the storm surges generated by Lee are affecting sectors of the Lesser Antillesthe British and US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, The Spanishthe Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda.

Likewise, there is a risk of winds, coastal flooding and impacts of rainfall associated with this system for sectors of New England and the Atlantic coast of Canada.

Source: Elcomercio

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