maximum sustained winds of 55 knots, gusting to 65 knots.

The storm is expected to be closest to the Island at around 1 a.m. on Sunday.

At that time Jose is scheduled to be 178 nautical miles east southeast of Bermuda.

Weather forecasters are warning that strong winds could hit the Island as Jose passes by and they predict a wet weekend of much rain and thunderstorms as a frontal trough will remain in the area.