The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning from 11:05 AM to 1:05 PM WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2026. 

A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE BERRY ISLANDS, ITS CAYS AND ADJACENT WATERS.

A SEVERE WEATHER WATCH IS IN ANDROS AND NEW PROVIDENCE, THEIRCAYS ALONG WITH ITS ADJACENT WATERS. 

At 10:55 am, lightning detection, observation, radar, and satellite imagery depicted a line/cluster of showers and embedded thunderstorms moving east and southeast across the watch areas. These showers and thunderstorms are associated with a frontal boundary and its associated ample moisture. 

Some of these showers will be locally heavy and thunderstorms will be strong to severe at times causing strong gusty winds, dangerous lightning, heavy downpours, possible hail, waterspout and/or tornadic activity. Localized flooding is also possible during these storms.

Boaters in the warning areas should seek safe harbor and residents 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.