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Tropical Storm Philippe has been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is no longer deemed to be a threat to Bermuda.

Philippe could score a direct hit by 2pm on Friday. Earlier, the closest point of approach was 4pm

Philippe is expected to be at its closest point to the island at 2pm on Friday

The closest point of approach to the island within the next three days is expected to be 402 miles to the south at 6pm on Thursday

From both sides of the Atlantic, the Bermuda market has been welcomed as an important global partner

However, meteorologists are monitoring another system which is expected to become the 17th named storm of the year

Warmer oceans have already brought 14 named storms, the lower end of earlier predictions

Opposition senator Robin Tucker says the island’s most vulnerable need to be given more protection during hurricane season

Although the hurricane is gathering strength, it is tracking well to the east of the island

Bermuda family were astonished when he said he was flying to the island to experience a hurricane firsthand

In the last few weeks, Hurricane Franklin and Hurricane Lee and Storm Idalia have all come close

As the storm heads north from the island, forecasters eye another possible hurricane likely to follow a similar path