A tropical storm has formed off the US East Coast, but the system is already moving away from the Island.

Tropical Storm Claudette was yesterday afternoon about 640km (346 nautical miles) north-northwest of the Island, and moving in a northeasterly direction at around 24kph (13 knots). While the system boasts sustained winds of 85kph (45 knots) extending 110km (59 nautical miles) from the storm’s centre, Bermuda Weather Service said it has already passed its closest point of approach.