The National Hurricane Center reported Bermuda was struck by the powerful Hurricane Gonzalo late Friday. Bermuda was reportedly at risk for a Category 2 storm with estimated winds at 100 mph.

As stated by USA Today, Bermuda was in the eye wall of the hurricane. The wind was measured at 83 mph on one spot on Bermuda, while the airport was measuring 74 mph with gusts of 96 mph. The hurricane center also cautioned for a risk of "a life-threatening storm surge."

"Bermuda is at risk for hurricane-force winds for at least six hours on Friday with gusts near 120 mph, Dan Kottlowski, a hurricane expert from AccuWeather.com stated early Friday.

AccuWeather.com reported Gonzalo blasted Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane as it moved over the island. Fortunately, the storm weakened from Category 3 to 2 before making its landfall on the island. However, Bermuda remained at risk for dangerous and intense winds and rain, reminiscent of Hurricane Fabian in 2003.

Similar to Fabian, Hurricane Gonzalo poised a risk for possible extensive damages during its passage with a potential for significant and lengthy power outages and major travel impact. Additionally, a large and life-threatening storm surge could exceed 10 feet and cause a major rise in water levels over coastal areas and causeways.

"This wind will severely damage roof tops, communications towers, utility poles and cause considerable tree damage," said Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski of AccuWeather.com.

Hurricane experts also forecasted that Gonzalo may cause a coastal inundation between 8 to 12 feet with offshore waves building to between 30 and 35 feet. The powerful tempest strengthened Wednesday morning to become the first Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of at least 130 mph in the Atlantic Basin since Ophelia three years ago.

The hurricane will be well past Bermuda by sunrise Saturday. However, for those in low-lying areas, they were advised to move to higher grounds due to possible storm surge. Because of the hurricane, Bermuda's power company, BELCO, confirmed 85 percent of its consumers were without power because of the powerful Hurricane Gonzalo.

After Hurricane Gonzalo struck Bermuda, it is forecasted that Newfoundland in eastern Canada will be at risk for its strong winds and rain late Saturday.