"Hurricane Imelda's core has moved over Bermuda, lashing the British territory with destructive winds, damaging waves and flash flooding. The Category 2 hurricane struck late on Wednesday night with maximum sustained winds of 100mph (161km/h), according to the National Weather Service in Miami, Florida. The storm was located about 20 miles (32km) southwest of Bermuda, moving east-northeast as it passed directly over the island."
"list of 2 itemsend of list Damaging Waves, and Flash Flooding Expected Into The Morning, the National Hurricane Centre said in a post on X. It later said conditions were expected to improve as the hurricane's core passed northeast of the island. The Island Expected to Improve During the Next Several Hours. Hurricane #Imelda Advisory 22A: Imelda'S Core Now East-Northeast of Bermuda With Conditions On The Island Expected to Improve During the Next Several Hours. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 2, 2025"
"Imelda developed rapidly after forming as a tropical storm over the Bahamas on Sunday afternoon. It intensified into a hurricane on Monday night after tracking through the Bahamas and brushing Florida's east coast, bringing heavy rainfall and triggering tropical storm warnings across the central and northwestern Bahamas. Bermuda deployed 100 soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters in advance of the hurricane's arrival."
Hurricane Imelda passed directly over Bermuda as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100mph (161km/h), producing destructive winds, damaging waves and flash flooding. The storm tracked east-northeast and was about 20 miles (32km) southwest of Bermuda as it moved over the island. Imelda developed rapidly after forming over the Bahamas, intensified after brushing Florida's east coast, and triggered tropical storm warnings across parts of the Bahamas. Bermuda deployed 100 soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and staff emergency shelters. Local authorities closed schools, government offices and the international airport. Fifty-three people used shelters and 654 customers lost power. Michael Weeks warned of destructive winds, heavy rainfall and significant coastal impacts.
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