General Situation: A mid to upper level low pressure system just west of the Bahamas will continue to support showers and thunderstorms mainly across the Northwest Bahamas through Friday as it drifts away from the area. Atlantic high pressure will build westwards across the Bahamas generating moderate to fresh breezes around the islands into the weekend. A tropical wave with associated moisture will and pass through the area early next week supporting some showers and thunderstorms while reinforcing the breezy conditions around the islands.

Thursday 30th – Variably cloudy, breezy and humid with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through tonight. Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 73 to 77F. Small craft operators should exercise caution. Winds E to SE at 15 to 20 knots and gusty at times. Seas 4 to 6 feet over the ocean and higher in gusts.

Friday 1st – Variably cloudy, humid and a bit breezy with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through tonight. Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 73 to 77F. Small craft operators should exercise caution. Winds E to SE at 15 to 20 knots and gusty at times. Seas 4 to 6 feet over the ocean and higher in gusts.

Saturday 2nd – Partly sunny and breezy with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during the day, mainly fair with a passing shower or two at night. Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 74 to 77F. Small craft operators should exercise caution. Winds E to SE at 15 to 20 knots and gusty at times. Seas 4 to 6 feet over the ocean and higher in gusts.

Sunday 3rd – Partly sunny and warm with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms…breezy across the Cntrl and SE Bahamas during the day. Variably cloudy with a few late night showers expected at night. Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 74 to 77F. Small craft operators in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas should exercise caution. Winds E’ly at 10 to 15 knots in the NW Bahamas and ENE to ESE at 15 to 20 knots in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas. Seas 2 to 4 feet over the ocean in the NW Bahamas and 4 to 6 feet in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas.

Monday 4th – Variably Cloudy and humid with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Maximum temperatures near 86 to 89F and minimum temperatures near 73 to 76F. Small craft operators in the SE Bahamas should exercise caution. Winds NE to E at 10 to 15 knots in the NW and Cntrl Bahamas and E to SE at 15 to 20 knots in the SE Bahamas. Seas 2 to 4 feet over the ocean in the NW and Cntrl Bahamas and 4 to 6 feet in the SE Bahamas.

Tuesday 5th – Partly cloudy and humid with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 73 to 77F. Small craft operators in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas should exercise caution. Winds SE’ly at 10 to 15 knots in the NW Bahamas and E to SE at 15 to 20 knots in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas. Seas 2 to 4 feet over the ocean in the NW Bahamas and 4 to 6 feet in the SE Bahamas.

Wednesday 6th – Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures near 88 to 90F and minimum temperatures near 73 to 77F. Winds E to SE at 10 to 15 knots in the NW and Cntrl Bahamas and E’ly at 15 knots in the SE Bahamas. Seas 2 to 4 feet over the ocean in the NW and Cntrl Bahamas and 3 to 5 feet in the SE Bahamas.

Mariners should heed warnings and Beachgoers should remain vigilant due to rough surf and the high risk of dangerous rip currents during stated advisories.