Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today and tomorrow

The Department of Meteorology today warned that a weather system over Central Bahamas could trigger pockets of heavy rain and thunderstorms over parts of Central and Northwest Bahamas tonight and tomorrow, resulting in possible flooding in low-lying areas.
However, according to the special weather statement, further development of the system seems unlikely over the next few days. The Department of...

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NEMA warns of heavy rain in Northwest Bahamas

Residents in the Northwest Bahamas are expected to experience two to eight inches of rain associated with Tropical Storm Emily tonight until 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
The areas that are expected to be impacted include: Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, New Providence, North Andros and North Eleuthera.
Residents are advised that shelter managers are on standby to activate emergency shelters if nec...

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THIS WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED: Heavy Rain: Freeport 2.00pm - 8.00pm Wednesday

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HEAVY RAIN WARNING: Freeport 2.00pm - 8.00pm Wednesday

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Met office relocated after employee slips on rain water

THE Department of Meteorology's Forecast Office was temporarily relocated yesterday after a meteorological observer slipped and fell in water that leaked into the building from a weather system on Sunday, according to the department's director.

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Yamacraw to Western New Providence brace for storm surge; heavy rain

Due to the potential excessive flooding posed by Hurricane Matthew, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is strongly advising residents in low-lying areas to evacuate and seek the nearest hurricane shelters in their respective areas.

According to the Bahamas Department of Meteorology, residents in low-lying areas and on coastal roads should contact their local district administrator ...

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Mighty Matthew threatens heavy rains, high winds, huge surf and devastating storm surge

Mighty Hurricane Matthew has shrugged off its encounter with a landfall on the southwestern tip of Haiti between 7am and 9am on Tuesday morning, and remains an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with 140mph winds as it plows north at about 9mph over the eastern tip of Cuba. Now Matthew is set to carve a destructive swath across The Bahamas.

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Strong Winds, Heavy Rains And A Dangerous Surge Begins

...STRONG WINDS, HEAVY RAINS, AND A DANGEROUS STORM SURGE BEGINNING TO SPREAD OVER THE BAHAMAS...

Hurricane Matthew is Now Heading For The Bahamas

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Hurricane Matthew Expected to Bring Life-Threatening Rain

..POWERFUL HURRICANE MATTHEW EXPECTED TO BRING LIFE-THREATENING RAIN...WIND...AND STORM SURGE TO PORTIONS OF HAITI...

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Jamaica
* Haiti
* Cuban provinces of Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, Granma, and Las Tunas
* Southeastern Bahamas, including the Inaguas, Mayaguana, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long C...

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HEAVY RAIN WARNING - Freeport - Tuesday 9am-11:30am

INSURANCE MANAGEMENT: HEAVY RAIN WARNING

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