Weather Alert: Hurricane Fiona

Event:  Bermuda Weather Service (http://www.weather.bm) reports that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday as Hurricane Fiona, now a threat to Bermuda, approaches from the southwest.  Be advised that rip currents and hazardous surf conditions will continue along south shore.  Hurricane Fiona is currently 736nm south/southwest of Bermuda with winds of 100kts gusting to 120kts.  It is forecast to be 97nm WNW of Bermuda overnight Thursday to Friday, as a strong Category 3 or Category 4 Hurricane.

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