Despite some concerns, Hurricane Danielle left the Island almost completely untouched over the weekend, passing harmlessly to the Island's east.

According to the Bermuda Weather Service, winds actually increased after the weakening hurricane had passed.

The duty meteorologist at the Weather Service said: "Our Commissioner's Point Automated Weather Observing Station, located on the roof of the Commissioner's House in Dockyard, was recording mean speeds of 25 knots in the afternoon, with gusts to 30 knots.

"From looking at Saturday night's observations, the winds at the airport were actually stronger after Danielle had passed and we were in the remnants of a cold front."

As the hurricane passed the Island, it had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane, with it's wind speeds falling.

Waves off the Island's south shore were recorded in the 12- to 18-foot range, leaving rough seas for those who chose to ignore the warnings and take to the water.

More than 1,000 miles south of the Island, Hurricane Earl continued to move west last night towards the Leeward Island's.

While forecasts suggest it will pick up strength and turn north over the next few days, the early indication is that the storm will pass to Bermuda's west.