The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather thunderstorm from 12:10PM until 6:10PM Wednesday 29 April 2015.

A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ANDROS, NEW PROVIDENCE, ELEUTHERA, BERRY ISLANDS AND THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.

At 12:10PM observation, radar and satellite imagery show clusters of organized thunderstorms in a line stretching from Western Cuba gradually moving East-NorthEastward toward the afore-mentioned areas.

Some of these thunderstorms will be severe at times causing strong gusty winds, dangerous lighting, heavy downpours, hail and possible waterspout or tornadic activity. Flooding in low lying areas can be expected.

BOATERS IN THE WARNING AREA SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOUR AND RESIDENTS IN THE WARNING AREA SHOULD STAY INDOORS AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS WHEN CONDITIONS WORSEN. RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER TREES OR IN WATER AS THESE CAN BECOME LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS.

ISSUED BY: : KAYLINDA WARD-FORBES (DUTY FORECASTER)