A potential tropical cyclone was being monitored but was not considered a threat to Bermuda within the next three to five days as it moved to the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Five’s closest point of approach within the next 72 hours was predicted to be about 832 miles south of Bermuda on Wednesday at about 6pm.

The Bermuda Weather Service warned that despite the prediction, the storm may come closer after that.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Five was approximately 1,671 miles southeast of Bermuda at 6pm today and was moving in a west-northwest direction at about 21mph.

The maximum speed of the storm’s winds were said to be between 29mph and 40mph.

Tracking data suggested that it could become a Category 2 hurricane by Thursday afternoon as the system continued north towards the island.

The storm can be tracked on the Bermuda Weather Service’s website.