Named Storm Nicole formed in the west central Atlantic over a week ago, at the same time that Hurricane Matthew was flooding part of the US east coast. Named Storm Nicole has been essentially stationary and has been going back and forth between Tropical Storm and Hurricane status, but is now forecast to become a Major Category Hurricane and start movement to the northeast. While this storm will not be affecting the US coastline, it will be affecting Bermuda as a Major Hurricane within 24 to 36 hours. Persons in Bermuda and all cruise line ships should be aware of this hazardous storm.
Please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center for official advisories.
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
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