Current Travel Safety Information
2 October 2025
Hurricane Imelda has passed.
Today, winds are expected to decrease but gusts remain a factor with conditions easing through the course of the day. The airport is now open and flight operations will resume this afternoon. Travellers should confirm flight details with their airline.
The Causeway has reopened to traffic, though drivers are urged to remain off the roads unless there is an emergency, as crews continue to work to clear major thoroughfares.
Red flags at all beaches due to high surf and rip currents—stay out of the water. For the latest weather information, please visit weather.bm.
1 October 2025
Hurricane Warning in effect for Bermuda.
Hurricane Imelda will pass near Bermuda this evening with strong winds, heavy rains and hazardous seas. Hurricane-force winds expected at 9pm AST, lasting overnight. Conditions to improve late Thursday morning.
Airport is closed; Causeway closes 6pm AST. Flights will resume once safe. Please contact your airline or travel provider with assistance for rebooking. Cruise arrivals cancelled; Ferry service suspended.
Red flags at all beaches due to high surf and rip currents—stay out of the water. Avoid being outside as conditions worsen.
For the latest weather information, please visit weather.bm. For official information and updates, please tune in to Emergency Broadcast Station 100.1 FM or visit www.gov.bm.
30 September 2025
A Hurricane Watch is in effect in Bermuda, and we are actively monitoring the situation.
Hurricane Humberto is passing to the distant west and is resulting in rainy conditions throughout the day.
Hurricane Imelda is forecast to pass near Bermuda on Wednesday and will cause strong winds, heavy rains and hazardous seas.
The airport will close today at 6pm AST and flight cancellations have been issued for arrivals and departures. Those with travel plans to visit Bermuda should reach out directly to their airline or travel service provider for assistance with rebooking.
Cruise arrivals are currently cancelled, and ferry services and lifeguard services are currently suspended.
A red flag warning is in effect for all beaches due to high surf and rip currents. Please stay out of the water.
For the latest weather information, please visit weather.bm and follow Bermuda’s official social media channels for additional information.
Always call 911 if you are in immediate danger and require emergency help. You can also use the contacts listed below for additional information or support.
- Bermuda Police Service - Hamilton Central Station | 441-247-1704
- Bermuda Police Service - Somerset Station | 441-234-1010
- Bermuda Police Service - Southside Station | 441-293-2222
- L.F. Wade International Airport | 441-293-2470
- Port Royal Fire Station | 441-292-5555
- King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) | 441-236-2345
- Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre | 441-298-7700
- Hamilton Bus Terminal | 441-292-3851
- Hamilton Ferry Terminal | 441-295-4506
Please continue to monitor the National Hurricane Center for the latest information.
Major hurricanes are rare in Bermuda, averaging just over one per decade. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30 and is most active in the late summer and early fall. Here are four important things for you to know: •
- Most hotels have “hurricane guarantees” that provide refunds or future complimentary stays in the event that your visit is impacted.
- The island usually gets plenty of advance notice of an approaching storm.
- Emergency services are very well-versed in storm preparation and response.
- Bermuda’s stone buildings are incredibly strong and many have withstood hurricanes for centuries.
Most storms that do get close (within 100 nautical miles) show in two months: September & October.
For more information and detailed forecasts, visit the Bermuda Weather Service website or AccuWeather.com.
Yes, Bermuda is located within what is known as the "Hurricane Alley" of the North Atlantic, but it's infrequent that a major storm makes direct landfall (in fact, only 12 storms have made landfall since 1850). Bermuda’s steep, hilly geography, rising from the ocean’s deep waters, helps minimise the impact of storm surges, and the surrounding coral reefs and rocky shores act as natural barriers and help reduce storm surge.
Direct landfall hits to Bermuda are infrequent, thanks to the island’s more northern positioning.
Bermuda’s resiliency to hurricanes dates back to 1712 when a storm caused significant damage to a number of buildings on the island. In response, Bermuda changed its building laws requiring walls and roofs to be constructed from stone instead of wood. Since then, Bermuda homes have been built with thick limestone walls and heavy stone roofs, designed to withstand hurricane-force winds and minimize damage.
The heavy, stepped limestone roofs are not only hurricane-resistant but also collect rainwater, which is critical to maintaining fresh water supplies in the event that there is major damage to infrastructure on the island.
