Hurricane Imelda Slams Bermuda with Fierce Winds, Ripples Reach Florida Shores
As Hurricane Imelda churns through the Atlantic on this crisp October morning, Bermuda finds itself squarely in the storm's path, enduring what forecasters have long warned could be a punishing blow. The Category 2 hurricane, packing sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, swept over the British territory early Thursday, unleashing gusts that howled up to 110 mph in exposed spots. Indeed, residents hunkered down as heavy rains lashed the island, triggering scattered power outages and isolated flooding in low-lying areas. The Bermuda Weather Service had issued a hurricane warning well in...
