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Category 3 Hurricane Humberto set to make close pass off Bermuda as busy Atlantic season continues

September 18, 2019

Category 3 Hurricane Humberto set to make close pass off Bermuda as busy Atlantic season continues

Bermuda is warning its residents to make their final storm preparations Wednesday as Hurricane Humberto is set to make a close pass off the island, bringing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

Tropical Storm Humberto forecast to become hurricane, bring dangerous rip currents as it may impact Bermuda

September 15, 2019

Tropical Storm Humberto forecast to become hurricane, bring dangerous rip currents as it may impact Bermuda

The eighth-named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is gathering strength Sunday, bringing gusting winds through portions of the devastated northwestern Bahamas as it prepares to turn away from the Southeast coast.

Tropical Storm Humberto forms east of battered Bahamas

September 14, 2019

Tropical Storm Humberto forms east of battered Bahamas

A strengthening tropical storm has set its sights on the Dorian-battered Bahamas as it churns its way westward, brings with it sustained 40 mph winds.

Dominican Republic minister promotes safety measures after tourist deaths, insists island is safe

September 13, 2019

Dominican Republic minister promotes safety measures after tourist deaths, insists island is safe

The Dominican minister of tourism touted new safety measures that been put in place after the public relations nightmare that erupted over the summer following the deaths of at least 9 American tourists at hotels in the Caribbean destination.

Dorian-devastated Bahamas gears up for potential tropical cyclone

September 13, 2019

Dorian-devastated Bahamas gears up for potential tropical cyclone

Nearly two weeks after a Category 5 hurricane battered it’s shores, the Bahamas is expected to experience strong winds and rains as the National Hurricane Center issued a warning Friday for a potential tropical cyclone.

Bahamas say 2,500 people missing after Hurricane Dorian, death toll 'expected to significantly increase'

September 12, 2019

Bahamas say 2,500 people missing after Hurricane Dorian, death toll 'expected to significantly increase'

More than a week after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, claiming 50 lives, officials said Wednesday that an estimated 2,500 people are still missing.

Bahamas government denies reports it discouraged Dorian aid to shattered Abaco Islands

September 11, 2019

Bahamas government denies reports it discouraged Dorian aid to shattered Abaco Islands

The Bahamian government has denied allegations that officials are rejecting or stalling aid for the Abaco Islands in a bid to pressure remaining residents to evacuate.

Hurricane Dorian: Medical teams race to save lives in the Bahamas

September 9, 2019

Hurricane Dorian: Medical teams race to save lives in the Bahamas

Under the blazing Bahamas sun, American doctors and pilots are making life-saving decisions on tarmacs across the island devastated by Hurricane Dorian.

Hurricane Dorian's Bahamas death toll rises to 44 as dozens of rescue, recovery crews descend on islands

September 8, 2019

Hurricane Dorian's Bahamas death toll rises to 44 as dozens of rescue, recovery crews descend on islands

The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has risen to 44 after battering the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama for more than a day and a half last week, according to the health minister.

Reporter's Notebook: Dorian leaves wrecked homes and lives on Grand Bahama Island

September 7, 2019

Reporter's Notebook: Dorian leaves wrecked homes and lives on Grand Bahama Island

"We lost everything, but we are alive."