Bermuda is today breathing a sigh of relief after Tropical Storm Colin fizzled out and didn't impact the Island.

The storm was initially due to hit the Island late Saturday night but weakened to tropical depression.

It dissipated at 5 p.m. yesterday evening, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.

Businesses shut early and events were cancelled in preparation of the storm that never came.

Colin passed its closest point of approach to the Island yesterday afternoon and is no longer considered a threat.

The storm was due to begin around noon Saturday and persist through until yesterday morning with overcast skies, heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms.

Winds of up to 50 knots, almost 60 mph, were expected and the public were being urged to stock up on essential goods such as flashlights, non-perishable foods and water.

Last night, the Bermuda Weather Service said: "Tropical Depression Colin has dissipated and is no longer a threat.

"Conditions will improve Monday with rapidly easing winds and a few lingering showers."

Today and Tuesday will see showers and winds but sunny weather is expected to return by Wednesday and continue for the rest of the week.

A small craft warning is still in effect.

Meanwhile, the LF Wade International Airport saw a slew of flight cancellations on Saturday due to the weather.

West Jet cancelled its service from Toronto, Delta cancelled from Atlanta, JetBlue from Boston and Continental and American Airlines both cancelled flights out of Newarkand New York.

Beaches along the South Shore were closed on Friday as the storm caused dangerous rip tides — and are scheduled to open again today.