The Bahamas Departmen of Meteorology has been issued a Severe Thunderstorm warning from 4:15pm EDT until 6:15pm Monday, August 25, 2014.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MAYAGUANA, INAGUA, THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.

AT 4:00 pm observation, and satellite imagery showed clusters of thunderstorm associated with a trough from Tropical Storm Cristobal stationary over the area.

Some of these thunderstorms will be severe at times and are capable of causing strong gusty winds, dangerous lighting, heavy downpours, hail and possible waterspout or tornadic activity. LOCALIZED FLOODING COULD OCCUR IN LOW LYING AND FLOOD PRONE AREAS.

Boaters in the warning area should seek safe harbour and residents in the warning area should stay indoors and away from windows when conditionsn worsen. Residents should not seek shelter or under trees or in water as these can become lightening conductors.

ISSUED BY DUTY FORECASTER: GREGORY D THOMPSON