Saw this on the Caribbean message board which I usually read every day. I don't know if it's proper to reprint it here but I thought I would take a chance anyway since Bermuda is facing a severe threat.
"Today at work we were all given time to make trips to grocery stores and
stock up on food, water, candles, flashlights, batteries, etc. Fabian is
moving fast and will arrive sooner than we expected tomorrow, with winds
reaching hurricane force by early afternoon. My husband and I spent some
time today bringing in outdoor potted plants and the BBQ, and tonight we
will have to secure our motorbikes and fill up the bathtub and sinks with
water. My husband is in the Bermuda Regiment, and he is afraid he'll be
called in today to stay on the base through the hurricane and until the
Island is cleaned up afterward. I really did not want to be separated during
the storm but it looks like there is no choice.
The wind is picking up, and though it is still sunny and warm outside, it
feels a bit eerie knowing that such a powerful storm is on its way here in
about 24 hours. A hurricane warning has officially been issued for Bermuda.
A time like this has really made me think; can you imagine a time before
modern weather forecasting? Take today for example - right now it is windy
but sunny and warm and an otherwise nice day. Without modern forecasting
techniques we would have absolutely no idea that an enormous storm was going
to pass almost directly over us tomorrow. A person would be caught
completely off guard with no chance to prepare. I am so thankful for
meteorologists and forecasters who work to give us fair warning about
something so dangerous.
Will update again tonight, if possible.
Terri"
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Duck,
I tried to email her but I can't seem to get my email through - don't know what the problem is. I found her post at http://www.stormCARIB.com and she posted that she will try to update the conditions there as much as possible just in case anyone is interested in following what is happening there.
jan
I tried to email her but I can't seem to get my email through - don't know what the problem is. I found her post at http://www.stormCARIB.com and she posted that she will try to update the conditions there as much as possible just in case anyone is interested in following what is happening there.
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I received an email today from Terri.
she said she would try to update me as long as she had electricicity
if I hear from her again, I will let you know
Here is another post from another Bermuda resident from the same web site( I'm one of the local St. Maarten hurricane correspondents for that web site):
" Lots of lines in Bermuda this afternoon - lines at the gas station, lines at the grocery store...and nowhere has any D cell batteries! Town (Hamilton) was mayhem this afternoon. There is a definate hurricane vibe, as people start to get serious about their preparations.
As Terri said below, imagine a time before weather forecasting. Although I do think that you can sense a storm - the humidity is thick in the air, the ocean has a certain aura, and the mist gets heavy. And of course, the shark oil goes cloudy and the silk spiders move their webs way down low.
Wish us luck! "
I don't think the Bermuda posters will mind us copying their messages. I think they will appreciate the concern
Barbara
I received an email today from Terri.
she said she would try to update me as long as she had electricicity
if I hear from her again, I will let you know
Here is another post from another Bermuda resident from the same web site( I'm one of the local St. Maarten hurricane correspondents for that web site):
" Lots of lines in Bermuda this afternoon - lines at the gas station, lines at the grocery store...and nowhere has any D cell batteries! Town (Hamilton) was mayhem this afternoon. There is a definate hurricane vibe, as people start to get serious about their preparations.
As Terri said below, imagine a time before weather forecasting. Although I do think that you can sense a storm - the humidity is thick in the air, the ocean has a certain aura, and the mist gets heavy. And of course, the shark oil goes cloudy and the silk spiders move their webs way down low.
Wish us luck! "
I don't think the Bermuda posters will mind us copying their messages. I think they will appreciate the concern
Barbara
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Thanks, Barbara. I've been reading that board for a couple of years now - I thought i recognized you from there. Earlier today, I found a website about weather predictions based on the spiders and shark oil - it was all very interesting. (I wonder if it's true or just an old wive's tale?!!) I don't know Terri but we are all pulling for her and the rest of the island. If you get a chance, would you consider inviting her here?
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Reading the posts give me chills. Direct hit hours away. What a surreal and uneasy feeling the people of Bermuda must have tonight........spooky
Lots of lines in Bermuda this afternoon - lines at the gas station, lines at the grocery store...and nowhere has any D cell batteries! Town (Hamilton) was mayhem this afternoon. There is a definate hurricane vibe, as people start to get serious about their preparations.
As Terri said below, imagine a time before weather forecasting. Although I do think that you can sense a storm - the humidity is thick in the air, the ocean has a certain aura, and the mist gets heavy. And of course, the shark oil goes cloudy and the silk spiders move their webs way down low.
Wish us luck!
A
Lots of lines in Bermuda this afternoon - lines at the gas station, lines at the grocery store...and nowhere has any D cell batteries! Town (Hamilton) was mayhem this afternoon. There is a definate hurricane vibe, as people start to get serious about their preparations.
As Terri said below, imagine a time before weather forecasting. Although I do think that you can sense a storm - the humidity is thick in the air, the ocean has a certain aura, and the mist gets heavy. And of course, the shark oil goes cloudy and the silk spiders move their webs way down low.
Wish us luck!
A
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Shelter
Does anybody know what the shelter situation is on Bermuda? One of the posts from that lady suggested a "Town Hill"?
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Found another site that could be interesting to watch the next day or so.
http://www.bermudaonion.com/
The author of the weblog is going to chronical the storm and is putting pictures up.
http://www.bermudaonion.com/
The author of the weblog is going to chronical the storm and is putting pictures up.
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Her post reminds me of the program I watched last night about the Galveston storm. It was a nice day there too before all heck broke loose. Too many lives lost along with many horror stories that came from that fateful day in history!! Thank goodness for the weather technology we have today. I am praying for all down in Bermuda having to face this terrible freak of nature.
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Thanks for posting that Jan. I too don't think that she would mind it either.
Bermuda is such a beautiful island - I hope that Fabian ends up skirting it instead of making a direct hit! They will be in my prayers!
MsBee - Did Hurricane Luis strike in 1995 or 1996? i had taken my first cruise in 1997 through Carnival and we sailed through the eastern Caribbean and St. Martin was one of our stops. We saw buildings, resorts and property that had been destroyed and had not been repaired.
Bermuda is such a beautiful island - I hope that Fabian ends up skirting it instead of making a direct hit! They will be in my prayers!
MsBee - Did Hurricane Luis strike in 1995 or 1996? i had taken my first cruise in 1997 through Carnival and we sailed through the eastern Caribbean and St. Martin was one of our stops. We saw buildings, resorts and property that had been destroyed and had not been repaired.
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Sheesh! From the Bermuda Sun: a contest (which I'm sure started before news of Fabian was heading to the island)
"A new competition, launched by the Bermuda Sun and supported by the Corporation of Hamilton, to find the most imaginative artists’ impressions of what a redeveloped Hamilton Waterfront could look like."
"A new competition, launched by the Bermuda Sun and supported by the Corporation of Hamilton, to find the most imaginative artists’ impressions of what a redeveloped Hamilton Waterfront could look like."
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I will defintiely invite her here.. if she ever gets electricity back again. after Luis we did not have electricity in my house for 3 months.. thank God for generators
Stephanie. Luis hit in 1995. exactly 8 years ago today, as a matter of fact
we then had 5 more storms in the next 5 years. some things were built back up better than before and some things never recovered.
I pray for Bermuda
Been there, done that and don't wanna do it again
I will defintiely invite her here.. if she ever gets electricity back again. after Luis we did not have electricity in my house for 3 months.. thank God for generators
Stephanie. Luis hit in 1995. exactly 8 years ago today, as a matter of fact
we then had 5 more storms in the next 5 years. some things were built back up better than before and some things never recovered.
I pray for Bermuda
Been there, done that and don't wanna do it again
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Here is the most recent post by Terri........say some prayers folks, they are going to need them!!
I also sent her an email telling her our prayers are with them! Her email is posted on the bermuda message board but I will post it here too if anyone would like to send her some encouraging words.......
tmello@bermudasun.bm
9:55am - The weather is terrible. We closed the storm shutters last night
(fortunately), just in time for the big winds this morning. My husband had
to leave for the Regiment Camp, and I know he'll have to stay there for the
next few days because there's no way he could possibly go out again in this
weather.
Right now the winds are at tropical force, and they are so powerful that
it's hard to believe they still have a lot more to increase. The rain is
blowing almost sideways at times, hitting my front door and windows.
I can't imagine what the ocean must look like right now.
Fabian is now going to be a direct hit - the biggest storm Bermuda has seen.
It will hit us this evening, but we'll be experiencing all the scary side
effects all day today and tomorrow, too. They say high winds, torrential
rain, possible flooding and tornadoes. I hope it's not as bad as that.
I will check in again if possible, though my electricity has already
flickered.
Terri
I also sent her an email telling her our prayers are with them! Her email is posted on the bermuda message board but I will post it here too if anyone would like to send her some encouraging words.......
tmello@bermudasun.bm
9:55am - The weather is terrible. We closed the storm shutters last night
(fortunately), just in time for the big winds this morning. My husband had
to leave for the Regiment Camp, and I know he'll have to stay there for the
next few days because there's no way he could possibly go out again in this
weather.
Right now the winds are at tropical force, and they are so powerful that
it's hard to believe they still have a lot more to increase. The rain is
blowing almost sideways at times, hitting my front door and windows.
I can't imagine what the ocean must look like right now.
Fabian is now going to be a direct hit - the biggest storm Bermuda has seen.
It will hit us this evening, but we'll be experiencing all the scary side
effects all day today and tomorrow, too. They say high winds, torrential
rain, possible flooding and tornadoes. I hope it's not as bad as that.
I will check in again if possible, though my electricity has already
flickered.
Terri
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