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Warning of stormy weather approaching

Elizabeth Roberts
Created: Jan 30, 2010 10:00 AM
Bermuda residents have been urged to brace themselves for gales over the weekend.According to the Bermuda Weather Service, the bad weather is due to begin tonight as a deepening low pressure centre and cold front approaches from the west. Gales and storm force gusts are predicted for tomorrow with rain, heavier showers and a risk of thunder. Periods of stronger winds which could be up to hurricane force are forecast for the afternoon and evening.A Bermuda Government warning issued yesterday said: "In the interest of public safety the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, David Burch, encourages all motorists, particularly cyclists, to use extreme caution over the weekend when traversing about the Island. The public is advised that the Causeway will be closely monitored this weekend by the Bermuda Police Service and the Ministry of Works and Engineering."

Bermuda residents have been urged to brace themselves for gales over the weekend.

According to the Bermuda Weather Service, the bad weather is due to begin tonight as a deepening low pressure centre and cold front approaches from the west. Gales and storm force gusts are predicted for tomorrow with rain, heavier showers and a risk of thunder. Periods of stronger winds which could be up to hurricane force are forecast for the afternoon and evening.

A Bermuda Government warning issued yesterday said: "In the interest of public safety the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, David Burch, encourages all motorists, particularly cyclists, to use extreme caution over the weekend when traversing about the Island. The public is advised that the Causeway will be closely monitored this weekend by the Bermuda Police Service and the Ministry of Works and Engineering."

To get the latest weather updates and advisories, visit www.weather.bm or watch the local weather station on CableVision channel 4 or WOW channel 100.