 While passing to the south of the island , the tight pressure gradient between the precursor extratropical storm and high pressures resulted in strong winds on the island , including sustained winds of hurricane status at Fort George . Gusts on the island officially peaked at 100 mph ( 161 km / h ) at Devonshire . A cruise ship anchored at harbor reported a wind gust of 118 mph ( 190 km / h ) , though it could have been caused by a downdraft . The storm also dropped moderate rainfall of just over 3 inches ( 76 mm ) , resulting in minor flooding of streets . Because the storm developed quickly , wave @-@ induced beach erosion was minor . 
