 For several days , Gert threatened to strike Bermuda , prompting the evacuation of tourists . Although Gert 's center did not make landfall , it passed a short distance east of the island , producing hurricane force winds that left 11 @,@ 000 people without power . High waves swept two people out to sea at Acadia National Park in Maine . Later , strong waves struck Newfoundland and left heavy marine damage . 
