Tropical Storm Bertha, which slapped Bermuda should inflict minimal damage, a catastrophe modeling firm said.
downgraded from hurricane status early Sunday morning–is passing just east of Bermuda, bringing 3-5 inches of rain, tropical storm force winds, and waves up to 18 feet. As of 2 p.m. EST, Bertha was located about 40 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds are 65 mph, with higher gusts. The storm is moving north at 7 mph.
“The storm is now expected to take a turn and meander eastward,” said Dr. Justin Cox, Research Scientist & Meteorologist at AIR Worldwide. “The southern part of the island is experiencing heavy rain and tropical storm force winds; at Commissioner's Point–an automated weather station in the southwestern part of the island–sustained winds up to 63 mph have been recorded. The large swells and high surf-conditions affecting Bermuda now are expected to continue for a day or two, but damage from the storm should be minimal.”
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