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From: Jesse Ferrell (WeatherMatrix) 2 (jesse{at}weathermatrix.com)
Date: Fri Sep 05 2003 - 12:40:58 EDT
http://www.weathermatrix.net/tropical/2003/storm.php3?storm=10
WEATHERMATRIX HEADLINE 9/5/03... 1PM EASTERN...
A WIND GUST TO 71 MPH... WAS REPORTED IN BERMUDA... (SEE SURFACE OBS TEXT
AND MAP)... STORM CENTER IS STILL NEARLY 100 MILES AWAY...
BERMUDA GOVT HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WARNING FOR BERMUDA, SAYING "The
closest point of approach of HURRICANE FABIAN to Bermuda within the next 72
hours, is forecast to be approximately 10 nm..."
FABIAN IS A LARGE HURRICANE AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ARE ALREADY
AFFECTING BERMUDA...
HAM RADIO REPORTS INDICATE THAT THERE ARE ROUGH SEAS AND TREE BRANCHES ON
ROADS... HURRICANE CONDITIONS SHOULD BEGIN SOON...
RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES... WITH ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNTS...
CAN BE EXPECTED ON BERMUDA...
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 6 TO 10 FEET ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
LEVELS...ALONG WITH LARGE AND DANGEROUS BATTERING WAVES... CAN BE EXPECTED
ON BERMUDA...
LARGE SWELLS WILL BEGIN TO SPREAD ALONG PORTIONS OF THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES TODAY...
BERMUDANS PREPARE AS WELL THEY CAN (See Below)
LOCAL PAPER NOTES "... could be the worst to ever hit the Island..."
BERMUDA FACTS... ISLANDS HIGHEST POINT IS 200 FEET, ENTIRE ISLAND CHAIN IS
ONLY ABOUT 15 MILES LONG AND A COUPLE MILES WIDE...
FULL AP NEWS STORY:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030904/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/hurricane_fabian_2
QUOTES:
"Bermuda's building codes specify that homes must be built with walls at
least eight inches thick, and be able to withstand 150 mph gusts and
sustained winds of 110 mph.
Businesses sent staff home early Thursday and boarded up offices, while
islanders withdrew money from banks and formed long queues at gas stations.
"Secure your residences, boats, and any moveable objects that may place you
or your family in danger," said Bermuda Premier Alex Scott.
Although it is one of the wealthiest islands with hurricane-resistant homes
and a sturdy infrastructure, Bermuda hasn't seen a Category 3 hurricane
since 1963, when Arlene destroyed crops and homes.
Forecasters said Fabian could knock some buildings off their foundations,
damage crops and cause widespread flooding and erosion.
Forecasters worried the storm could produce powerful tornadoes and winds
could exceed 120 mph. Islands could lose power for days or weeks, said Gary
Madeiros with the Bermuda Electric Light Company."
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