Tropical Storm Karl expected to pass east of Bermuda
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HAMILTON, Bermuda — People in Bermuda were being urged Friday to stock up on emergency supplies and prepare for rough weather as Tropical Storm Karl was on track to pass to the east of the Atlantic Ocean island.
Karl was expected to bring tropical storm-force winds with hurricane-force gusts, squalls, dangerous surf and possibly tornadoes as the centre of the storm passes within 60 miles (97 kilometres) of the island early Saturday, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
Conditions had started to deteriorate on Friday afternoon, with heavy surf pounding the shore. The approaching storm prompted businesses and schools to close early while the government of the British territory urged people to stay off the roads during the night and into the early morning. Bermuda is also accustomed to storms and some hotels planned to host hurricane parties.
“Any system passing this close to us should not be taken lightly and the old saying ‘better safe than sorry’ should be our guide,” Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron said. “Preparations should be made and all watches and warnings followed.”
