 Although Michael was predicted intensify modestly , it rapidly strengthened , and became a hurricane later on October 17 . Michael fluctuated slightly in intensity while tracking over an area of decreasing SST 's . However , another brief period of rapid intensification occurred due to baroclinic effects , and Michael peaked as a minimal Category 2 hurricane . Shortly thereafter , Michael transitioned into an extratropical cyclone before making landfall near Harbour Breton , Newfoundland . Throughout Newfoundland , Michael and the remnant extratropical cyclone produced high winds , which tore off roofs , ripped off roof shingles , caused sporadic power outages , shattered windows , and uprooted trees in a few communities . Precipitation produced by the storm was light and peaked at 3 @.@ 77 inches ( 96 mm ) in North Mountain , Nova Scotia . Michael also produced rainfall in Maine and Bermuda . There were no damage figures available , though damage was considered to be relatively light . 
