The threat of inclement weather has caused the cancellation of tonight’s planned Harbour Nights festivities.

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced this afternoon that due to the high winds and thunderstorms forecast for this evening the decision had been made to cancel the event tonight.

“Although Hurricane Cristobal is not currently predicted as a direct hit on the Island, high winds with gusts to gale force are predicted,” a spokeswoman said.

As of this afternoon, Hurricane Cristobal is expected to pass around 260 nautical miles to the Island’s northeast at around 5am tomorrow. The storm caused the Norwegian Breakaway and Celebrity Summit cruise ships to cancel scheduled trips to the Island.

Meanwhile ferry service to and from St George’s has been suspended due to a combination of the weather conditions and the lack of cruise ships.