A series of waterspouts were spotted off the east coast of the Island this morning as a result of a weather system developing in the region.

The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) reported the waterspouts between 9.45am and 10.45am, posting pictures on the BWS Facebook page, while several Royal Gazette readers also sent in their own photos of the phenomenon.

They were linked to a low pressure area to the Island’s west.

The US-based National Hurricane Center had forecast that the system had a 30 percent chance of strengthening into a cyclone — a tropical depression or a tropical storm — over the next two days. However, those odds have since fallen to 20 percent as a result of upper level winds.

The BWS had said it was watching out for a possible subtropical development in the system, which is currently moving away from the Island.

A statement issued this morning by the service said: “Shower bands approaching from the south could bring further squalls and isolated waterspouts, particularly towards the east. This will continue to be monitored for any further development.”

Despite the inclement weather, Airport Manager Aaron Adderley said scheduled flights to and from the Island have operated without any delays or cancellations.