MIAMI – Residents of Bermuda were urged to prepare to protect life and property ahead of Hurricane Paulette, which forecasters said would grow into a dangerous storm as it approaches the territory Sunday.Paulette gained hurricane status late Saturday and was expected to bring storm surge, coastal flooding and high winds to Bermuda over the coming days, according to a U.S.
National Hurricane Center advisory.Paulette had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) that were expected to intensify as the system charted a curved course toward Bermuda, according to the advisory.
The biggest threats were strong winds, storm surge, up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain and life-threatening surf and rip currents.