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Hurricane Bertha growing in size and could hit UK with torrential rain and high winds by the weekend Hurricane Bertha growing in size and could hit UK with torrential rain and high winds by the weekend
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Strong winds, torrential rains and large waves next weekend could put the brakes on the recent glorious weather experienced in the UK, thanks to a hurricane making its way over from the Caribbean.Strong winds, torrential rains and large waves next weekend could put the brakes on the recent glorious weather experienced in the UK, thanks to a hurricane making its way over from the Caribbean.
Hurricane Bertha began heading north and then east after gaining momentum in the Bahamas yesterday.Hurricane Bertha began heading north and then east after gaining momentum in the Bahamas yesterday.
According to the National Hurricane Centre in the US, it is expected to grow in size before becoming a post-tropical cyclone with winds of up to 73mph, reaching Ireland on Saturday night.According to the National Hurricane Centre in the US, it is expected to grow in size before becoming a post-tropical cyclone with winds of up to 73mph, reaching Ireland on Saturday night.
The Met Office has said, however, that its definite course is still unknown – hypotheses include Bertha heading towards France “as a weak feature which will completely miss the UK, to its arriving as a fairly active summer storm.”The Met Office has said, however, that its definite course is still unknown – hypotheses include Bertha heading towards France “as a weak feature which will completely miss the UK, to its arriving as a fairly active summer storm.”
In a blog post on its website, the Met Office continued: “In terms of timing, there’s also a spread of possibilities – but it looks likely that the earliest Bertha would affect the UK would be on Sunday or into the start of next week.”In a blog post on its website, the Met Office continued: “In terms of timing, there’s also a spread of possibilities – but it looks likely that the earliest Bertha would affect the UK would be on Sunday or into the start of next week.”
Hurricane Bertha in the Caribbean yesterday morning According to its Storm Tracker, Bertha is a strong category one hurricane barrelling along at 65 knots, though it has been described as “weakening rapidly.”Hurricane Bertha in the Caribbean yesterday morning According to its Storm Tracker, Bertha is a strong category one hurricane barrelling along at 65 knots, though it has been described as “weakening rapidly.”
The Met Office has advised people to stay up-to-date with the storm's course on its website.The Met Office has advised people to stay up-to-date with the storm's course on its website.
 
North America and Canada have avoided the worst of Bertha, with the hurricane skating past its periphery.North America and Canada have avoided the worst of Bertha, with the hurricane skating past its periphery.
However, the East Coast is expected to be hit with rough surf and the threat of dangerous rip currents.However, the East Coast is expected to be hit with rough surf and the threat of dangerous rip currents.
AccuWeather.com's Meteorologist Andy Mussoline said: “Bertha will stay far away from a direct hit on the United States, but beachgoers along the East Coast should prepare for dangerous surf and rip currents early this week.”AccuWeather.com's Meteorologist Andy Mussoline said: “Bertha will stay far away from a direct hit on the United States, but beachgoers along the East Coast should prepare for dangerous surf and rip currents early this week.”