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Post-tropical cyclone Milton passes to the south

Weather conditions in the Atlantic at 4pm on Friday (Image courtesy of the National Hurricane Centre)

Blustery winds and showers were expected to gradually ease overnight as the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Milton pass the island.

Michelle Pitcher, the director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said the remnants of Milton are to pass south of the island this weekend.

The BWS forecasts the weekend to see “mostly settled conditions return” as high pressure builds in from the west, providing a mostly sunny start to next week.

Generally sunny with occasional cloudy conditions are expected tomorrow while on Sunday, light afternoon showers are possible.

Milton downgraded from its hurricane status after hitting the Florida Gulf Coast this week.

While the storm threatened the island, the Ministry of National Security reminded residents that the hurricane season remains in effect until November 30.

It said it is essential that residents remain attentive to personal and family preparations.

Forecasters have warned that the 2024 hurricane season would be busier than average, with the National Hurricane Centre predicting in August between 17 and 24 named storms, including eight to 13 hurricanes.

Of those storms, it was estimated that between four and seven would become major hurricanes, reaching at least Category 3 strength.

Hurricane Milton was the eighth hurricane and fourth major hurricane of the season, and the second to reach Category 5 strength after Hurricane Beryl in June.

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Published October 12, 2024 at 7:55 am (Updated October 12, 2024 at 7:55 am)

Post-tropical cyclone Milton passes to the south

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