A non-tropical area of low pressure is expected to develop near the Northwest Bahamas along a frontal boundary tonight. This system is expected to move northeastward across the Northwest Bahamas through the weekend. The system is expected to produce strong to near gale force gusty winds, heavy rains and possible tornadic and waterspout activity across the Northwest and Central Bahamas through Friday.
Total rainfall amounts over the Northwest Bahamas are expected to be 2 – 4 inches with isolated maximaof 6 inches, while over the Central Bahamas total rainfall amounts are expected to be 1 – 3 inches withisolated maxima of 4 inches mainly over northern Exuma and Cat Island. Localized flooding in low-lyingand flood prone areas is anticipated, therefore residents are advised to take the necessary precautions.
Meanwhile, a robust high-pressure system sitting near the eastern seaboard of the United States, coupledwith the previously mentioned systems, will maintain a very tight pressure gradient across the islands. Asa result, sustained strong breezes with frequent gusts to gale force is expected across the NorthwestBahamas through Thursday evening. Meanwhile, strong breezes gusting to near gale force is expected inthe Central Bahamas through Thursday evening. Residents are advised to safeguard all loose furnishingthat may become airborne because of the strong winds.
Treacherous waves, dangerous surf, and life-threatening rip currents will continue across coastal andoffshore waters, and for this reason mariners, small craft and beachgoers should remain safely in port andonshore. Strong onshore flow, overtopping waves and sea spray combined with higher-than-normal tideswill likely result in minor coastal flooding as well as beach erosion. Therefore, motorists and pedestrianstraversing coastal roads, sea walls and the Glass Window Bridge are urged to exercise caution.
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is simultaneously keeping an eye on a broad trough of lowpressure in the southwest Caribbean Sea. This system is expected to move northeast over the next coupleof days and interact with the departing surface to upper-level low across the northern Bahamas, and couldbring strong gusty winds and squally showers to the Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos IslandsFriday through Sunday. Residents in the Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands shouldmonitor the progress of this system.
A non-tropical area of low pressure is expected to develop near the Northwest Bahamas along a frontal
boundary tonight. This system is expected to move northeastward across the Northwest Bahamas through
the weekend. The system is expected to produce strong to near gale force gusty winds, heavy rains and
possible tornadic and waterspout activity across the Northwest and Central Bahamas through Friday.
Total rainfall amounts over the Northwest Bahamas are expected to be 2 – 4 inches with isolated maxima
of 6 inches, while over the Central Bahamas total rainfall amounts are expected to be 1 – 3 inches with
isolated maxima of 4 inches mainly over northern Exuma and Cat Island. Localized flooding in low-lying
and flood prone areas is anticipated, therefore residents are advised to take the necessary precautions.
Meanwhile, a robust high-pressure system sitting near the eastern seaboard of the United States, coupled
with the previously mentioned systems, will maintain a very tight pressure gradient across the islands. As
a result, sustained strong breezes with frequent gusts to gale force is expected across the Northwest
Bahamas through Thursday evening. Meanwhile, strong breezes gusting to near gale force is expected in
the Central Bahamas through Thursday evening. Residents are advised to safeguard all loose furnishing
that may become airborne because of the strong winds.
Treacherous waves, dangerous surf, and life-threatening rip currents will continue across coastal and
offshore waters, and for this reason mariners, small craft and beachgoers should remain safely in port and
onshore. Strong onshore flow, overtopping waves and sea spray combined with higher-than-normal tides
will likely result in minor coastal flooding as well as beach erosion. Therefore, motorists and pedestrians
traversing coastal roads, sea walls and the Glass Window Bridge are urged to exercise caution.
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is simultaneously keeping an eye on a broad trough of low
pressure in the southwest Caribbean Sea. This system is expected to move northeast over the next couple
of days and interact with the departing surface to upper-level low across the northern Bahamas, and could
bring strong gusty winds and squally showers to the Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands
Friday through Sunday. Residents in the Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands should
monitor the progress of this system.
