Hurricane Gonzalo Strengthens as It Heads Toward Bermuda
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NASA/NOAA GOES Project(HAMILTON, Bermuda) — Hurricane Gonzalo is strengthening and heading straight for the island of Bermuda. If it makes landfall, the hurricane could be the strongest one to strike the island in more than a decade.
Gonzalo is currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 140 miles per hour, the first storm to reach such strength in three years in the Atlantic Basin.
Island residents are still recovering from Tropical Storm Fay, which struck over the weekend. That storm knocked down trees and damaged homes, leaving thousands without power.
Even if it switches paths, Bermuda should still be ready for some severe weather.
On its current path, it could hit Bermuda late Friday morning. Then the storm is expected to head toward Newfoundland in Canada, where it could land as a strong tropical storm, with winds of 80 miles per hour.
The storm surge and huge waves could cause catastrophic flooding on the 20 square mile island.
A hurricane warning is in effect.
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