Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on Bermuda as category 1 storm

Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down, AP reported.

The wide category 1 storm was directly over the wealthy territory at 6 a.m. Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph).

The U.S. National Hurricane Centre warned of strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and significant coastal flooding.

It said some 6 to 9 inches (150-225 millimetres) of rain was expected to fall on Bermuda. “This rainfall will likely result in considerable life-threatening flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas on the island,” it said.

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on Bermuda as category 1 storm

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