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Hurricane Humberto heads towards Bermuda
Bermuda is watching the progress of Hurricane Humberto, which is predicted to strengthen from a Category 1 storm as it heads towards the islands.
Humberto passed the Bahamas on Saturday, with sustained winds of around 70mph, according to the National Hurricane Centre.
It strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday night, with winds of 75mph.
It is forecast to gain speed and turn east-northeast over the next few days, the centre said. It is currently forecast to pass north of Bermuda, but the NHC is keeping a close watch on its course.
It added surf and heavy rains will continue throughout the week in Bermuda.
As Humberto makes its way east across the Atlantic, there is no direct threat to the US coastline, although there are warnings in place for storms.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said: "If you are in the southeastern US coast you should monitor the progress of any approaching storms on the National Hurricane Center website and follow any instructions issued by the local authorities."
The FCO has also updated its advice for Bermuda, saying: "Hurricane Humberto is forecast to pass 100 miles north of Bermuda by late Wednesday 19th/early Thursday 20th August as a Category 2 hurricane; people intending to travel on those days should check with their travel company, exercise due caution and monitor local news and weather reports."
Meteorologists are monitoring another storm, which could strengthen into a hurricane by Friday. They say Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla and the BVI should be prepared for a possible hurricane by late next week.
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Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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