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Get the latest update on Hurricane Ophelia from Mark Guishard, Director of Bermuda Weather Service. Expect strong winds, showers, thunder risk, and building swells during this weather event. Stay informed to ensure safety.
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Hurricane Ophelia – DAO Briefing30 September 2011 Mark Guishard Director, Bermuda Weather Service
Forecast • Saturday - • Winds east-southeasterly 20 to 30 knots gusts to 40 knots, mainly in showers, backing northerly in afternoon, then backing west-southwesterly 15 to 25 knots gusts to 35 knots overnight... Scattered to widespread showers, risk thunder, with fair to poor visibility. Swells continue to build. Potential for sustained 30-35 knots winds, mainly eastern marine area... Seas inside the reef 2 to 4 ft... Outside the reef 8 to 12 ft, increasing during the evening inside the reef 2 to 4 ft... Outside the reef 10 to 15 ft...