Tropical storm force winds are expected to hit the Island from 6pm today, and last into the early hours of Sunday, according to a National Security advisory issued this afternoon.

Since the storm may affect incoming flights this evening at LF Wade International Airport, anyone expecting to travel should make sure to get the latest updates on arrivals and departures.

Subtropical Storm Fay is “a fast moving storm” that will likely pass about 60 to 80 miles east of the Island at about 2am tomorrow, a spokeswoman said. A Tropical Storm Warning will be in effect until Fay passes.

Advising residents to take precautions where appropriate, the statement continues:

“Those living in elevated and exposed areas to northeast through north winds, as well as low lying and coastal areas should make the necessary residential preparations. And as a precaution, those who own boats and watercraft are encouraged to secure their vessels in advance of the storm.

“As a general reminder, the public will be aware that Hurricane season officially began June 1, and concludes November 30. With that in mind, residents should ensure their storm kits are up to date.”

The latest weather information by tuning in to or logging on to the following:

Hurricane preparedness: www.emobermuda.com.

Online weather updates: www.weather.bm.

Facebook updates: www.facebook.com/dciBermuda.

Televised weather updates: CableVision Ch 4 and WOW Ch 100.

For The Public Forecast: Dial 977.

For The Current Observation: Dial 9771.

For The Marine Forecast Dial: 9772.

For Latest Warnings & Tropical Information: Dial 9773.

Government’s Emergency Broadcast station is on 100.1FM.

To prepare roofs and tanks, residents should block gutters with clean rags or other secure objects to keep out leaves, salt and other contaminants from tanks. Windows and doors can be protected by installing storm shutters over all exposed windows and other glass surfaces. Cover all windows, sliding glass doors and skylights. Plywood shutters that you make yourself, if installed properly, can offer a high level of protection from flying debris during a hurricane.

Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools, and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside but that could be wind-tossed. Remove outdoor antennas, if possible.

Bermuda Maritime Operations this morning advised that ships may be diverted to the Island tomorrow as a result of the storm.