Bermuda, October 3, 2025
News Summary
Hurricane Imelda made landfall in Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, causing power outages and prompting the closure of schools and the airport. With winds reaching 100 mph, the storm is also bringing heavy rainfall and coastal flooding. Authorities have reported significant damage and deployed soldiers to assist in emergency responses. Although Imelda weakens, its effects will continue to be felt on the island and surrounding regions.
Bermuda
Hurricane Imelda struck Bermuda as a Category 2 storm late Wednesday, prompting widespread warnings of hurricane-force winds, damaging surf, and significant coastal flooding. The storm was situated approximately 20 miles (30 km) southwest of Bermuda, with sustained winds reaching up to 100 mph (155 kph) and moving east-northeast at 29 mph (46 kph). A hurricane warning remains in effect for the island, which is under threat from Imelda’s damaging effects.
Authorities anticipate that Hurricane Imelda could bring 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of rain to Bermuda, alongside a dangerous storm surge that is likely to unleash coastal flooding. As precautionary measures, hundreds of customers were already without power ahead of the storm’s direct impact, with over 17,000 customers without power reported on Thursday morning.
Due to the incoming storm, Bermuda leaders made the decision to close all public schools, government offices, and the international airport on Wednesday. In response to the emergency, 100 soldiers were deployed to help secure critical infrastructure and assist at emergency shelters, as officials described the system as dangerous.
Earlier in the week, Imelda had already caused widespread flooding in eastern Cuba, where there were reports of two fatalities. Authorities evacuated more than 18,000 individuals in Guantánamo, Cuba due to severe flooding. In Santiago de Cuba, access to 17 communities was blocked due to landslides stemming from the flooding. Additionally, one individual was reported missing, and two others were injured in Haiti due to similar flooding conditions.
On Wednesday, Hurricane Humberto dissipated after passing west of Bermuda on Tuesday, and its remnants were later named Storm Amy by U.K. forecasters, which is expected to affect parts of Ireland and the U.K. The hurricane season has caused dangerous surf and rip currents along beaches in the north Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and parts of the U.S. East Coast, resulting in at least five unoccupied houses collapsing along North Carolina’s Outer Banks due to erosion and surf conditions.
This Atlantic hurricane season has been notably unique as it is the first time in recent years that no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. through the end of September. Predictions indicate that the season may see 13 to 18 named storms. Hurricane Imelda, having reached hurricane strength on Tuesday, became the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season. Earlier, it and Humberto were recorded to be within 467 miles (751 km) of one another, marking the closest distance between two Atlantic hurricanes since 1853.
As conditions began to deteriorate late Wednesday in Bermuda, wind gusts were recorded at 105 mph. By Thursday morning, Imelda had moved past Bermuda, reducing in strength from Category 2 to Category 1, with winds dropping to 80 mph (130 kph). Schools, offices, and the airport remained closed, as crews began assessing damage across the island. While significant power outages and downed trees were reported in Bermuda, there were no immediate reports of injuries. The storm has resulted in at least two fatalities in Cuba and one death in Volusia County, Florida, attributed to rip currents. Additionally, seven homes collapsed into the ocean in North Carolina’s Outer Banks due to storm-induced erosion. Hurricane conditions in Bermuda are expected to persist into early Thursday, with heavy surf and rip currents continuing to affect the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and the Bahamas.
FAQ
What category is Hurricane Imelda?
Hurricane Imelda was near Bermuda as a Category 2 storm.
What are the expected impacts of Hurricane Imelda on Bermuda?
Imelda is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of rain across Bermuda, and a dangerous storm surge could unleash coastal flooding.
Have there been any reports of power outages in Bermuda due to Hurricane Imelda?
Yes, over 17,000 customers were without power in Bermuda on Thursday morning.
Key Features of Hurricane Imelda
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | 2 |
| Maximum Sustained Winds | 100 mph (155 kph) |
| Rainfall Expected | 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) |
| Status (as of Thursday) | Weakening to Category 1 with winds of 80 mph (130 kph) |
| Power Outages | Over 17,000 customers without power |
| Deaths Reported | 2 in Cuba, 1 in Florida |
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HERE Resources
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Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Northern Outer Banks
Coastal Flood Watch Issued for Northern Outer Banks
Tropical Storm Imelda Approaching North Carolina Coast
Hurricane Humberto Intensifies to Category 5 Threatening U.S. East Coast
Two Tropical Systems Threaten the East Coast
North Carolina Monitors Hurricane Gabrielle’s Impact
Additional Resources
- NBC News: Rip Currents Threaten East Coast
- Wikipedia: Hurricane Imelda
- ABC News: Imelda Descends on Bermuda
- Google Search: Hurricane Imelda
- CNN: Hurricane Imelda Forecast
- Google Scholar: Hurricane Imelda 2025
- AccuWeather: Hurricane Imelda Sweeps Across Bermuda
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane Imelda
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