Because a hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda due to Hurricane Ernesto August 2024 by the National Hurricane Center of the United States, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if Bermuda is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Hurricane Warning Issued For Bermuda: Hurricane Ernesto August 2024 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Hurricane Ernesto — which is currently approximately 410 miles south southwest of Bermuda and moving northwest at a speed of 14 miles per hour — are at 100 miles per hour, which means that it is currently a Category 2 hurricane. A possible landfall of this hurricane could occur in Bermuda as soon as the early morning hours of Saturday, August 17, 2024 — although the hurricane is currently expected to track west of the island territory.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for:
- Bermuda
Significant precipitation of up to 15 inches is possible in across portions of Bermuda, which is expected to result in considerable urban flooding and flash flooding.
Rough surf and strong rip currents are currently affecting many parts of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. A dangerous storm surge is expected to contribute to the aforementioned significant flooding of portions of Bermuda.
Expect windy conditions to occur over much of Bermuda as well.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from Bermuda, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are six airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- American Airlines has issued a travel alert for Bermuda for Friday, August 16, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024; and Monday, August 19, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Delta Air Lines has issued a travel alert for Bermuda for Friday, August 16, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024; and Tuesday, August 20, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- United Airlines has issued travel alerts for Bermuda, Aguadilla, San Juan, and Saint Thomas for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 through Friday, August 16, 2024; and Thursday, August 22, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- JetBlue Airways has issued a travel alert for Bermuda for Friday, August 16, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024; and Wednesday, August 21, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has issued a travel alert for Bermuda for Friday, August 16, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024; and Tuesday, August 20, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued a travel alert for Bermuda for Friday, August 16, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024
Final Boarding Call
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce of the United States.
