Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda as a category 1 hurricane, bringing 85 mph winds and causing substantial impact to the small British territory, which is rarely directly hit.
Authorities warned of potentially fatal flooding and storm surges as hurricane-force winds from Ernesto spread over 75 miles from its center, drastically affecting the region.
Bermuda typically has fewer than 12 hurricanes make landfall since the 1850s, making Ernesto's trajectory and impact an unusual event, according to the Weather Channel.
Residents like Warren Darrell prepared by securing their homes and supplies, demonstrating resilience as they faced the storm, although they expressed concern over the hurricane's potential effects.
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