Bahamas Public Weather Forecast
Bahamas Meteorology
Friday, Jul 26, 2024 | 06:00 PM
THE PUBLIC FORECAST FOR 12:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FRIDAY26TH JULY 2024.
GENERAL SITUATION: A mid to upper level disturbance along with weak
low level troughing across the Northwest Bahamas will keep unsettled
weather across portions of the Bahamas today. Additionally, a large
area of Saharan dust will gradually move from the Southeast Bahamas
into the Central and Northwest Bahamas through tonight while a
surface high pressure ridge will produce fresh to moderate breezes
across the archipelago.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: A heat advisory remains in effect for The Bahamas
and UV indices are also expected to be in the moderate range, hence
the public is advised to remain hydrated, wear loose fitted clothing
and sunscreen and to take frequent breaks when outdoors. Mariners
should remain vigilant for possible waterspout activity. Finally,
beachgoers should remain vigilant due to the moderate risk of rip
currents along eastern and southern shorelines, especially in the
Southeast Bahamas.
AREA: For Northwest and Central Bahamas
WEATHER: Partly cloudy, hot and humid with widely scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms likely today through night.
ADVISORY: Expect gusty winds, higher seas and reduced visibility in
or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots, falling light and
variable at times.
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet over open waters.
SWELLS: Light easterly swells.
AREA: Southeast Bahamas
WEATHER: partly cloudy, a bit breezy and hazy with few isolated
showers or a thunderstorm today through tonight.
ADVISORY: Small craft should exercise caution.
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
SEAS: 4 to 6 feet over the open waters.
SWELLS: Light easterly swells.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 91°F
33°C
HEAT INDEX
105°F 39°C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE 79°F
26°C
SUNSET: 7:56 pm
SUNRISE: 6:35 am Sat.
MOONRISE: 11:50 pm
MOONSET: 12:58 pm Sat.
HIGH TIDE: 12:38 pm & 12:53 am Sat.
LOW TIDE: 6:54 pm & 7:15 am Sat.
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR WEEKEND: The mid to upper level disturbance
across the Bahamas will continue to support showers and thunderstorms
through the weekend as a plume of Saharan dust moves through the
Bahamas archipelago.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: The tropics remain quiet and tropical
cyclone development is not expected through the next seven (7) days.
FORECASTER: G. Greene/aoc=