 Since Dean was initially difficult to forecast , it posed a possible threat to the Lesser Antilles , as a result , several evacuations occurred , and many hurricane watches and warning were issued . However , as Dean turned northward , all watches and warnings in the Lesser Antilles were discontinued . As Dean approached Bermuda , a hurricane watch was issued , and was later upgraded to a hurricane warning . After Dean tracked away from the island , the hurricane warning was discontinued . In addition , a hurricane warning was briefly in effect for Sable Island , Nova Scotia . The storm left $ 8 @.@ 9 million ( 1989 USD , $ 17 million 2016 USD ) and sixteen injuries across Bermuda , but no fatalities were reported . In Atlantic Canada , Dean dropped light rain across Nova Scotia and Sable Island . 
