A newly formed tropical storm has already passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda and is now drifting further away.

While Tropical Storm Fernand formed from a tropical depression into a storm yesterday afternoon, the Bermuda Weather Service said the storm is not considered a threat to the island.

The BWS said in its 11.30am forecast: “Although not a direct threat to Bermuda, Tropical Storm Fernand passing to the distant east of the island tonight will likely steer some cloud and showers into the area over the next day or so.

“High pressure then returns early in the new week, maintaining mostly dry and sunny weather.”

As of noon, the BWS said Fernand was about 295 miles east-southeast of Bermuda and travelling north-northeast at 15mph.

The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said this afternoon: “On the forecast track, Fernand should move across the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic well east and northeast of Bermuda.

“Maximum sustained winds remain near 40mph with higher gusts.

“Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, though a weakening trend is expected by late Tuesday.

“Tropical storm-force winds extend outwards up to 105 miles from the centre.”

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