 While passing east of Bermuda , Gert produced 10 @-@ minute sustained winds of 45 mph ( 72 km / h ) at Bermuda International Airport . Elsewhere on the island , wind gusts peaked at 87 mph ( 140 km / h ) along the coast , while 1 @-@ minute sustained winds reached 80 mph ( 130 km / h ) along the harbor . Rainfall on the island was light , totaling only 0 @.@ 53 in ( 13 mm ) . Rough surf battered the island , resulting in extensive beach erosion . The well @-@ known Natural Arches were damaged , and part of a house collapsed into the sea . Severe damage was reported along the southern shore of the island . Approximately 11 @,@ 000 residents suffered temporary power outages . Several roads were flooded , and the intense winds downed trees . However , the storm 's worst effects remained offshore . 
