Tropical Depression forms south west of Florida Keys
DESPITE threatening to develop last week as it crossed the Atlantic and passed to the west of The Bahamas, a tropical depression was reported by the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami to have formed finally on Sunday evening south of the lower Florida Keys as it heads into the Gulf of Mexico and turns back towards the northeastern Gulf Coast of the United States.
Southern Bahamas islands warned weather system will bring flooding
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin has urged residents living in areas affected by Hurricane Joaquin last year to pay attention to weather warnings, as severe flooding is expected in those islands from Thursday morning.
UPDATED: Latest on Tropical Storm Gaston, tropical wave
TROPICAL Storm Gaston is getting stronger as it moves over the far eastern Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday, according to US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) forecasters.
Forecasters monitor potential storm system heading for the Bahamas
THE National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting that a tropical 'wave' moving west-northwestward in the central Atlantic Ocean could develop into a cyclone as it tracks towards the southeastern and central Bahamas this week.
NHC watches two potential Atlantic storms as Fiona fades
WHILE Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to be downgraded to a depression on Sunday night as it moved northwest in the central Atlantic, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami is monitoring two tropical ‘waves’ in the eastern Atlantic that show signs of potential development this week. One of them could affect the southeastern Bahamas and the Caribbean, according to forecasters.
Fiona strengthens over Atlantic but poses no threat to land
THE US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says Tropical Storm Fiona is getting a little stronger as it moves across the Atlantic.
Earl forecast to become hurricane and hit Belize
TROPICAL Storm Earl is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall, probably in Belize, forecasters said on Wednesday.
Bahamians warned to prepare for scorching heat this week
BAHAMIANS can expect scorching temperatures from Wednesday through the weekend with the heat index expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit, Senior Meteorological Officer at the Department of Meteorology Orson Nixon warned on Tuesday.
RBPF advice on hurricane preparations
DURING this hurricane season in the Bahamas, it is important that adequate preparations are made to minimise loss of life and property. Remember that hurricane preparation only takes a little time; for this reason the Royal Bahamas Police Force National Crime Prevention Office provides safety tips that can assist in preparedness.
Heavy rain alert for Freeport: Thursday 2.20pm to 4.30pm
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Lightning, high winds and heavy rain alert for Freeport on Friday evening
A WARNING of heavy rain for Freeport, Grand Bahama, is in force for Friday afternoon and evening, with lightning, high winds and flooding expected.
Heavy rain warning issued for Nassau on Friday afternoon
A HEAVY rain warning for Nassau has been issued for Friday afternoon, with some flooding forecast.
Thunderstorm warning for Freeport, Grand Bahama
A SKYGUARD thunderstorm warning has been issued for Freeport, Grand Bahama, for 8.15pm to 9.15pm on Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Colin threatens Florida's west coast
TROPICAL Storm Colin formed on Sunday over the south-central Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to hit the western coast of Florida on Monday.
