Hurricane Nicole heads towards Bermuda as Category 2 storm

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Hurricane Nicole is heading toward Bermuda as a Category 2 storm.

Nicole’s maximum sustained winds increased early Wednesday to near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is possible and Nicole could be near major hurricane strength later in the day.

The storm is centred about 330 miles (535 kilometres) south-southwest of Bermuda, where a hurricane warning is in effect, and is moving north-northwest near 7 mph (11 kph).

Bermuda’s National Security Minister Jeff Baron tells reporters that Nicole poses a serious threat, with possible hurricane-force winds hitting the island starting late Wednesday.

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The Hurricane Center says that Nicole was located about 360 miles (580 kilometres) south-southwest of Bermuda on Tuesday evening and was stationary.

A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda.