Tropical Storm Bill Makes Landfall

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Tropical Storm

The second named storm for the Atlantic Season  Bill formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was expected to make landfall in the warning area along the Texas coast Tuesday morning and move inland over south-central Texas Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.  Tropical Storm Bill has weakened since making landfall today.

The NHC has issued its final advisory on this system. Public Advisories from the Weather Prediction Center will provide updates as long as the system remains a flood threat.

WPC issuing advisories on BILL

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Full coverage of this, and all tropical storms, can be found on our Hurricane Zone page.   There are RSS feeds from the National Hurricane Center posted there giving you up to the minute information.   For storms that impact cruises, we will bring you information on those details as well.  Please bookmark that page for further reference during the Hurricane Season which runs now through November 30th.

TS Bill	Additional weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Bill is expected to become a tropical depression by Wednesday morning.
WIND:	near 45 mph (70 km/h) with higher gusts
WATCHES/ WARNINGS:	A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Port Aransas to San Luis Pass Texas
SHIP IMPACT:	NO IMPACT REPORTED AT THIS TIME

        A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
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HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

RAINFALL:  Bill is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
4 to 8 inches over eastern Texas and eastern Oklahoma and 2 to 4
inches over western Arkansas and southern Missouri, with possible
isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches in eastern Texas.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are occurring within the warning
area to the northeast and east of the center.

STORM SURGE:  The combination of a storm surge and the tide will
cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising
waters.  The water could reach the following heights above ground if
the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...

Upper Texas and Western Louisiana coasts...1 to 2 feet

The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the right of the center.  Surge-related flooding depends on the
relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary
greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area,
please see products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office.

TORNADOES:  A few tornadoes may occur over parts of southeast and
east central Texas and western Louisiana tonight through early
Wednesday.

HISTORICAL NOTES

1000 PM CDT MON JUN 15 2015

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED AS TROPICAL STORM BILL FORMS...
...EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY RAINFALL TO PORTIONS OF EASTERN TEXAS...

700 PM CDT TUE JUN 16 2015

...BILL MOVING FARTHER INLAND OVER TEXAS...

Extra-Tropical Storm Bill Leaves Atlantic Canada

BILL NO LONGER A HURRICANE

Early Monday morning, the NHC issued the last public bulletin on now Extra-Tropical Bill. We have been monitoring Bill closely for over a week as it made its way toward Bermuda and then on to the Atlantic Canada Maritimes. There are no cruise ships impacted by the storm at this time. (track your cruise ship)

Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

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NASA's GOES Project created a movie of satellite date from August 21-23 showing the progression of Hurricane Bill. This photo (Credit: NASA/GOES Project, Dennis Chesters ) is a still taken from that movie. > View video

Novia Scotia and Newfoundland are the latest areas that can now sigh a breath of relief and cleanup after the tropical storm leaves for open waters of the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean. The winds were strong causing tree branches to knock out power to thousands of customers in the Canadian provinces, but most of the power has been restored today.

According to CBC News Canada, Ramona Jennex, the minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office, said "This was a huge storm and we were blessed that it missed us." Had the storm come closer to the coast, the story could be much different.

Here are some Hurricane Bill Photos from Canada.

The first Atlantic Tropical Storms have come late in the hurricane season this year, which often means they will be more powerful. Hurricane Bill was powerful indeed, but fortunately stayed offshore in Bermuda, the East Coast of the U.S., and the Atlantic Canadian Provinces.

There is another storm brewing in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Hilda. As you can see, I've added a RSS feed for that storm. Should that storm become a hurricane and threaten Hawaii, and ships in the area, we will monitor that storm just like we did for Bill.

Remember, cruise lines monitor the weather constantly and adjust their schedules to keep passengers and crew safe. There were only minor changes necessary during Hurricane Bill.

Hurricane Bill Eyes Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Hurricane Bill's Next Target

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Ongoing updates:

Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

As Hurricane Bill, now a Category One storm, continues its journey across the Atlantic, tropical storm and hurricane warnings and watches are posted and lifted as the danger passes.

Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States are relieved as Hurricane Bill stayed offshore. Bermuda was the first to be spared a direct hit. There were high winds and rain with some damage, but considering the strength of Hurricane Bill earlier in the week, things could have been much worse.

Residents of the East Coast of the United States had weekend plans at the beach foiled by the tropical storm, but again, except for some heavy rain and surf, Hurricane Bill didn't cause any real issues. Lifeguards in the area took drastic measures, closing beaches, to keep people safe from the swells and rip-currents which could be life-threatening if ignored.

Hurricane Bill has weekened substantially and, according to NOAA forecasts, may even lose all tropical storm characteristics within the next 24 hours. That will be very good news indeed.

Carnival Triumph cancelled its call in Saint John, New Brunswick, and will return to New York as scheduled on Monday. This change allowed the captain and crew to stay clear of Hurricane Bill and provide a safe cruise for the passengers.

Canada Weather Links: <Atlantic Canada Weather> <Canadian Hurricane Centre>

We will continue to provide updates (see above) until Hurricane Bill is only a memory. For those in the area of the tropical storm, stay safe by following guidance provided by local agencies.

Hurricane Bill Passes Bermuda

Still time for Golf ... As Hurricane Bill approached Bermuda

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As a service to my clients and readers, I continue to monitor Hurricane Bill. If you are looking for updates on the hurricane and impact to your cruise, click the following link.

Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

That post has updates several times a day, including information about any changes to cruise itineraries as a result of the tropical storm.

BERMUDA UPDATE

Credit: NASAOES Project

The islands of Bermuda were spared a direct hit as Hurricane Bill passed between Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States as predicted. Since Hurricane Bill's closest point is now northeast of the islands, the hurricane watch has ended. That doesn't mean that danger doesn't remain. A tropical storm watch is still in effect and should remain so as winds continue until around midday Saturday. High swells, dangerous surf and deadly rip-currents will continue well into the weekend, especially along South Shore. Hurricane force gusts are still possible early today in association with squally showers and thunderstorms. According to a source on the islands, it has been a windy night with numerous power outages caused by the tropical storm gusts. Bermuda's electric company has worked through the night but there are approximately 3800 customers still without power. Rain and thnderstorms rolled through Bermuda starting around 9 PM Friday accompanied by heavy winds in excess of 50 or 60 MPH. The forecast for today is cloudy with occasional light rain or showers and strong to gale force gusts. Tomorrow will see some sun and occasional showers and thunder. <Bermuda Weather Service> Fortunately for the residents and tourists of Bermuda, Hurricane Bill will soon only be a memory as it continues its path northward towards the Atlantic Canada region and beyond. As power is restored, and the tropical storm continues to move away, services (such as ferry operations) will resume. For cruise passengers arriving Monday, on the Grandeur of the Seas, they should expect sun with some morning showers and temperatures in the upper 80s. The return home should be much smoother than the trip across to Bermuda. Happy cruising in calmer seas !!

Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

Map Courtesy of NOAA - (Bill) Position as of 11 AM Eastern, Sunday < Click for Updated Map >

Current Atlantic Tropical Storm Watch

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<NHC Active Storms>

Tropical Storm Danny:

Tropical Storm Danny Forms in Atlantic

We have been tracking Hurricane Bill since Sunday and providing multiple updates each day. This is your one-stop source for cruise-related information and hurricane updates. Continue to monitor this post for updates.

The best defense against a hurricane is to be prepared. This post will continue to focus on regular updates on the storm and impact to the cruise lines. In my post, Hurricane Bill / Current Tropical Storms , I have included a Be Prepared Checklist.


For historical information on Hurricane Bill and Tropical Depressions Ana and Claudette, see my republished blog post: First Atlantic Tropical Storms 2009

UPDATE: 5AM AST Monday, Aug. 17 ...BILL NOW A HURRICANE...THE FIRST OF THE 2009 ATLANTIC SEASON...

UPDATE: 500 AM AST MON AUG 24 2009... BILL LOSES TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS... MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 70 MPH ...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...ENVIRONMENT CANADA HAS DISCONTINUED ALLTROPICAL STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS FOR NEWFOUNDLAND...

GRADUAL WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. EVEN THOUGH BILL IS NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE...IT IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STORM AND GALE FORCE WINDS OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.....

THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.

A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

These swells will likely cause extremely dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents. Please consult statements issued by your local weather office.

Local Weather Statements

<More Details> <Warnings and 5-Day Cone >

<Bermuda Weather Service>

<Baltimore, MD NWS> <Bayonne, NJ NWS>

<New York, NY NWS>

<Atlantic Canada Weather>

<Canadian Hurricane Centre>

<NASA Hurricane Tracking>

Cruise Ship Tropical Storm Updates: <CARNIVAL> <Norwegian Cruise Line> <Royal Caribbean>

Note: These are the only Cruise lines with ships that were in potential danger from Hurricane Bill.
Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, though in the area, have no announcements.
<Holland America>

Live Cruise Ship and Ocean Liner Tracking: <Interactive tracking map> See where ships are relative to tropical storms.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Aug 21) The Carnival Triumph cruise that departed from New York on August 20 will cancel the scheduled call in Saint John. The ship will now navigate a safe course away from the storm and return to New York on Monday as scheduled.

We are not anticipating changes to any other itineraries at this time including the Carnival Triumph cruise departing from New York on August 24. We will update this information if any new information is available.

(Aug 19) For the Carnival Miracle cruise departing on August 20 from New York; and the Carnival Pride cruise departing on August 21 from Baltimore, we are not anticipating any changes to the itineraries for these cruises at this time. We will update this information if any new information becomes available.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Aug 21) Norwegian Spirit will depart Boston as scheduled August 21. Depending on the path of the storm, the ship may arrive later than scheduled into Bermuda. The ship's Captain will update the guests on board as to the specific arrival time in Bermuda once it has been determined.
At this time, we are anticipating that the August 23 sailings of Norwegian Dawn from New York and Norwegian Majesty from Baltimore will depart as scheduled.
(Aug 19) Norwegian Cruise Line announced the following itinerary changes: Because of the current path of Hurricane Bill which is forecasted to pass near Bermuda on Friday, August 21, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Majesty will depart Bermuda earlier than scheduled, leaving at 5 pm on Thursday, August 20.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Given the current location and projected path of Hurricane Bill, we are altering the itinerary of one ship , and providing the following guidance regarding one sailing:

Ships sailing from the Cape Liberty

Explorer of the Seas, which departs Cape Liberty on Thursday, August 20, will sail a revised itinerary, with its ports of call simply reordered. The ship will visit San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday; Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Monday; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Tuesday; and Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Thursday.

Ships sailing Baltimore, Maryland

Grandeur of the Seas is scheduled to depart on Saturday, August 22, for its five-night sailing to Bermuda. However, guests on this sailing are encouraged to monitor these updates for any possible modifications to the itinerary.

Additional Updates will be posted as information becomes available

Staying Prepared

Cruise lines will do everything to keep passengers and crew safe. A cruise is rarely cancelled because of weather, even hurricanes. The cruise lines monitor progress of any storms both in their main offices and onboard the vessels. They work closely with the various weather services, such as NOAA and NHC, to make determinations about itinerary deviations.

My other blog articles on Hurricane Bill:

Hurricane Bill / Current Tropical Storms (includes a Be Prepared Checklist)

First Atlantic Tropical Storms 2009 (historical notes on Hurricane Bill and the first 2009 storms)

Continue to watch this post, I will provide updates as conditions change. If you are on a cruise this week in the area, be sure to monitor the storm closely.

Hurricane Bill / Current Tropical Storms

Hurricane Bill Continues to Threaten Bermuda

We have been tracking Hurricane Bill since Sunday and providing multiple updates each day. We have created a new post, Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact
to bring you up-to-date information and help you be prepared for any impact to your cruise vacation in the area.

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Useful resources:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA is the prime resource for hurricane monitoring. Public advisories are published by the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Map Courtesy of NOAA - (Bill) Position as of 8 PM Eastern, Thursday < Click for Updated Map >

<More Details> <Warnings and 5-Day Cone > <Bermuda Weather Service>

Cruise Ship Tropical Storm Updates: <CARNIVAL> <Norwegian Cruise Line> <Royal Caribbean> Note: These are the only cruise lines affected by Hurricane Bill.

Updates on impacted cruises are being provided on the above websites and also on my blog:
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

What happens if there's a hurricane predicted at the time of my cruise?

Cruise lines try to avoid operating any ship in the vicinity of a tropical system and they monitor the progress of these storms very closely. If there is potential threat to any of their guests or ships, the itinerary may be altered to try to avoid any interaction with the storm or any affected areas.

Cruise lines will notify Travel Agencies and the public about any itinerary changes.

As we saw during the Swine Flu outbreak, Health and Safety is the prime concern for each cruise line. As always, my recommendation is for you to purchase travel insurance, so that you may obtain the necessary assistance should the need arise.

BE PREPARED CHECKLIST

• Monitor hurricane warnings before cruise
• Activate cell phone international roaming if necessary
• Make sure cruise line and travel agent have current contact information
• Make sure airline has current contact information
• Setup flight notifications with airline if possible
• Share your itinerary with family and friends
• Review your travel insurance policy for potential coverages
• Call travel insurance provider to answer any questions about coverage
• Provide emergency contact information to cruise line, travel agent, and airline
• Keep passport, credit card, and necessary medication with you while in port

Enjoy your cruise vacation - rest assured that the cruise line will do everything to make your cruise enjoyable and safe.

It may be necessary for the cruise line to deviate from original published itinerary - this is their right under the contract rules. You want them to do this so that you are safe. Don't be upset if port changes are made - just make the best of your cruise vacation. I always say that any day on a cruise is better than a day at home.

I wish you smooth sailing and safe journey on your cruise vacation

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First Atlantic Tropical Storms 2009

FOR CONTINUOUS UPDATES ON HURRICANE BILL

& CRUISE LINE UPDATES FOR AFFECTED ITINERARIES

see the following Blog post

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Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill / Cruise Ship Impact

This blog post was renamed and republished keeping historical information. The original blog post, with continuous updates will remain on top of the blog as long as NHC continues to provide updates on the storm.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND A PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST:

Hurricane Bill / Tracking Cruise Ship Updates

We continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Bill very closely as a service to our guests who are cruising in the area this week and next. This information is being shared with all so that you can remain informed on changes that might impact your travel plans.

We are in the midst of Hurricane Season which officially began June 1st and continues through November. My previous blog article, Hurricane Season 2009 Begins Today, provided an initial forecast and various references to help you be prepared and stay informed during hurricane season.

Fortunately, we have had a slow start to the season, but activity is starting to pick up in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in recent days. NOAA publishes revised reports throughout the season as new information is obtained.

While the Atlantic has been calm since June 1st, all of a sudden there are three storms at once threatening the Eastern United States, Bermuda, and the Leeward Islands.

NOAA Lowers Hurricane Season Outlook, Cautions Public Not to Let Down Guard
According to its August Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA now expects a near- to below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, as the calming effects of El Niño continue to develop. But scientists say the season’s quiet start does not guarantee quiet times ahead.

I am a firm believer that we need to learn from history, or suffer the consequences. There have been other years that had a slow start to the hurricane season, but produced some of the most devastating storms, such as Hurricane Andrew. It is for that reason, that I urge you to continue monitoring tropical storm activity that might have an impact on your daily lives or vacation plans.

Current Watches - Atlantic

Tropical Storm Claudette (Update: Monday, Aug 17 - downgraded to Tropical Depression)
At 500 PM EDT Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Claudette was located about 40 miles west-southwest of Apalachicola Florida and about 120 miles southeast of Pensacola Florida.

Ana weakens to a Tropical Depression
At 500 PM AST Sunday the center of Tropical Depression Ana was located about 170 miles east of Dominica.

Atlantic Tropical Storm Bill (current path shown in figure above)
At 500 PM AST Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Bill was located about 1440 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Movement was toward the west-northwest near 16 MPH. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 MPH with higher gusts. Bill is expected to become a hurricane later tonight (Sunday) or tomorrow.

Current Watches - Pacific

Eastern Pacific Hurricane Guillermo
At 200 PM PDT the center of Hurricane Guillermo was located about 995 miles east of Hilo Hawaii. Guillermo is expected to weaken to a Tropical Storm by tomorrow.

PAST UPDATES ON HURRICANE BILL

UPDATE: Monday, August 17th
Hurricane Bill appears to be heading towards Bermuda ...

UPDATE: 1100 AM AST TUE AUG 18 2009...BILL A LITTLE STRONGER...HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT EXPECTED TO INVESTIGATE THE HURRICANE THIS AFTERNOON...

UPDATE: 500 AM AST WED AUG 19 2009 ...BILL STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE... STILL HEADING TOWARDS BERMUDA

UPDATE: 1100 AM AST WED AUG 19 2009 ...POWERFUL HURRICANE BILL EXPECTED TO PASS WELL NORTH OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS...

UPDATE: 1100 PM AST WED AUG 19 2009...BILL MAINTAINING CATEGORY FOUR STRENGTH...MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 135 MPH...215 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS

UPDATE: 500 AM AST THU AUG 20 2009...BILL WEAKENS SLIGHTLY TO A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE WITH WINDS OF 125 MPH...A HURRICANE OR TROPICAL STORM WATCH WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED FOR BERMUDA LATER THIS MORNING.

UPDATE: 1100 AM AST THU AUG 20 2009...LARGE HURRICANE BILL SPREADING HIGH SWELLS OVER THE WESTERN ATLANTIC...

AT 11 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WATCH FOR BERMUDA. A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

UPDATE: 1100 PM AST THU AUG 20 2009... POWERFUL HURRICANE BILL REMAINS ON TRACK... THE CORE OF THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO PASS BETWEEN BERMUDA AND THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES ON SATURDAY.
UPDATE: 800 AM AST FRI AUG 21 2009... BILL BECOMES A LITTLE LESS ORGANIZED... MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 115 MPH... SOME SLIGHT RESTRENGTHENING IS STILL POSSIBLE LATER TODAY FOLLOWED BY A GRADUAL WEAKENING ON SATURDAY.
UPDATE: 1100 AM AST FRI AUG 21 2009... CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE BILL ON A STEADY NORTHWESTWARD TRACK... RAINBANDS ALREADY AFFECTING BERMUDA... EXPECTED TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES OVER BERMUDA... WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 5 INCHES.
UPDATE: 500 PM AST FRI AUG 21 2009... HURRICANE BILL A LITTLE WEAKER... COULD REGAIN SOME STRENGTH ON SATURDAY...
UPDATE: 200 PM AST FRI AUG 21 2009... CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE BILL EXPECTED TO TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST LATER TODAY... THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 110 MPH...
EXPECTED TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES OVER BERMUDA... WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 5 INCHES.
UPDATE: 1100 PM AST FRI AUG 21 2009... HURRICANE BILL CONTINUES MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD... BRINGING RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS TO BERMUDA...
UPDATE: 800 AM AST SAT AUG 22 2009... BILL MOVING NORTHWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH... STILL A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS OF 105 MPH...
EXPECTED TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OVER BERMUDA...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BERMUDA.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM WOODS HOLE TO SAGAMORE BEACH... INCLUDING THE ISLANDS OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET.
UPDATE: 800 PM AST SAT AUG 22 2009... CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE BILL MOVING NORTHWARD... EXPECTED TO PASS OFFSHORE OF NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM CHARLESVILLE TO POINT ACONI. A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM ECUM SECUM TO POINT ACONI...
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA... A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT FROM PARSONS POND AROUND THE WESTERN...SOUTHERN...AND EASTERN COASTS OF NEWFOUNDLAND TO HARBOUR DEEP...
SEE HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY RSS FEED ... FOR COMPLETE DETAILS
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR THE COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM WOODS HOLE TO SAGAMORE BEACH... INCLUDING THE ISLANDS OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET.
UPDATE: 1100 PM AST SAT AUG 22 2009... BILL TURNING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHEAST... OUTER RAINBANDS APPROACHING CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET...
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 85 MPH... BILL IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE... WEAKENING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SUNDAY AS BILL MOVES OVER COOLER WATERS...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NOVA SCOTIA ... A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR THE COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS FROM WOODS HOLE TO SAGAMORE BEACH... INCLUDING THE ISLANDS OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET.
UPDATE: 1100 AM AST SUN AUG 23 2009... BILL MOVING NEAR NOVA SCOTIA... STILL A CATEGORY ONE STORM WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 85 MPH... SOME WEAKENING IS FORECAST AND BILL IS LIKELY TO LOSE TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM CHARLESVILLE TO POINT ACONI. A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM ECUM SECUMTO POINT ACONI...
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM NORTH OF POINT ACONI WESTWARD TO TIDNISH... FOR THEWESTERN COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM FORT LAWRENCE TO CHARLESVILLE... AND FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FROM VICTORIA IN QUEEN COUNTY NORTHWARD TO LOWER DARNLEY IN PRINCE COUNTY...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERN COASTOF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM STONE'S COVE TO BONAVISTA. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM PARSONS POND AROUND TO STONE'S COVE...AND ALONG THE EAST COAST OF NEWFOUNDLAND FROM BONAVISTA TO HARBOUR DEEP...
UPDATE: 500 PM AST SUN AUG 23 2009...BILL NEAR EASTERN NOVA SCOTIA... HEADED FOR NEWFOUNDLAND...STILL A CATEGORY ONE STORM WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 75 MPH... SOME WEAKENING IS FORECAST AND BILL IS LIKELY TO LOSE TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
UPDATE: 1100 PM AST SUN AUG 23 2009... BILL APPROACHING SOUTHEASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND...EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL ON MONDAY... STILL A CATEGORY ONE STORM WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 75 MPH...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...ENVIRONMENT CANADA HAS DISCONTINUED ALL TROPICAL STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS FOR NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NEWFOUNDLAND FROM BURGEO EASTWARD AROUND THE AVALON PENINSULA AND NORTHWARD TO FOGO ISLAND. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM PARSONS PONDTO BURGEO ON THE WEST AND SOUTH COAST AND FROM FOGO ISLAND TO HARBOUR DEEP ON THE NORTHEAST COAST....

TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED NEAR THE TRACK OF BILL ACROSS NEWFOUNDLAND.....

If you are traveling on a cruise in the area, rest assured that the cruise lines number one objective is to keep passengers and crew safe. They also continue to monitor the storm and make decisions based on current information.
Consult with your travel agent, the cruise line and watch for updates so that you are not surprised by any last minute changes. I wish you all safe travels.