The Bermuda Weather service issued a gale warning for today as Subtropical Storm two ground its way towards the Island.

The storm is a potential threat to Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 60 knots, gusting to 75 knots.

Its closest point of approach is expected to be on Wednesday afternoon when it will be 255 nautical miles to Bermuda's east south east.

Strong to gale force winds will batter the Island today and over the next few days. Sunny breaks with occasional showers are predicted.