11:00 AM EST Hurricane Bill Update:
Location: 22.6 North Latitude, 61.7 West Longitude
Maximum Sustained Winds: 120 mph
Movement: Northwest at 18 mph
Minimum Central Pressure: 951 MB
A hurricane watch has been issued for the island of Bermuda. Bill is located 695 miles south southeast of Bermuda and hurricane conditions are expected in 36 hours. Bill has weakened a bit due to the eyewall becoming exposed on the southwest side, but he is expected to re-gain Cat. 4 strength by Friday considering he will be traversing the warmest waters yet . Bill has grown in size since yesterday's advisory. Currently, tropical storm force winds (34-73 mph) extend 260 miles from the center and hurricane force winds (74+ mph) extend 105 miles.
The current thinking from NHC has not changed. Hurricane Bill will come within 100-150 miles from the coast of New England. Residents and vacationers in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island should start preparing today for a hurricane strike on Sunday/Sunday night. Bill is expected to make landfall in Nova Scotia as a strong Cat.2/ weak Cat.3 (100-115 mph). There is the possibility that Bill's eye could pass offshore of the mentioned areas. Landfall or close call, very strong winds and rain will be felt in the areas mentioned above and preparation should commence for the worse.
I will have another update tomorrow morning. Have a great day !!
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