Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued by Bahamas Meteorological Department
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued by Bahamas Meteorological Department
Nassau, July 9, 2025 – The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM local time, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This warning covers the central and eastern Greater Bahamas , as well as northern Abaco including the surrounding waters and smaller islands.
According to the latest information received at 12:12 p.m. EDT, lightning detection systems, radar, and satellites indicate a line of moderate to severe thunderstorms moving toward and across the warning area. This extreme weather activity is being driven by a shift in atmospheric pressure and high tropical humidity in the region.
This weather phenomenon is expected to be accompanied by:
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Heavy rain
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Frequent and dangerous lightning
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Strong winds
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Possibility of hail
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The possibility of water spouts (whirlpools) or even tornado activity
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Risk of local flooding due to extreme rainfall
The Meteorological Department warned vessels in the warning area to seek safe harbor immediately , and residents on land were advised to stay indoors and away from windows . It is strongly advised against sheltering under trees or being in water, as both can be deadly conductors of lightning.
This warning was issued by the duty weather forecaster, SW Hunter II , and will continue to be updated as weather conditions develop.
