Tropical Storm Bertha became the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season early this morning. WHILE IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO TELL IF BERTHA WILL THREATEN LAND, depending on the direction Bertha continues to take, there may be potential impacts to Bermuda.
Over the past 6 hours, Bertha’s eye has become more distinct. With maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, she is a category one hurricane and may become a category two storm later today. (A category two hurricane has winds of 96-110 mph.)
FORECAST MODELS DO INDICATE THERE ARE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE BERTHA TO WEAKEN DOWN THE ROAD.
Right now Bertha is headed WNW at 15 mph and is expected to turn more to the north and slow down over the next day.
Central pressure is sitting at 975 mb.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 mph, with tropical storm force winds outward up to 115 mph.
Right now, Bertha is located 775 miles off the Northern Leeward Islands. If you are not familiar with this location, the Leeward Islands include the Virgin Islands and are located where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON HOW THIS STORM MAY AFFECT ANY VACATION PLANS AND OUR WEATHER ON DELMARVA.
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