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Fred Downgrade – But Rain To Come

August 13, 2021 / August 30, 2021 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

Tropical Depression Fred headed for a drenching of The Bahamas after weakening from a tropical storm. Fred weakened back to a depression by its spin over Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where it knocked out power to 400,000 people and caused flooding. It is expected to produce three to five inches of rain across the […]

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Alert On Tropical Storm Laura

August 21, 2020 / September 1, 2021 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

ALERT #11 ON TROPICAL STORM LAURA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST 2020, AT 3PM EDT. …LAURA EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS … A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS. THIS INCLUDES THE ISLANDS OF INAGUA, MAYAGUANA, CROOKED ISLAND, ACKLINS, […]

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Hurricane Isaias Updates

August 2, 2020 / August 15, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

SUNDAY 9.15am: NEMA has given the all clear for the entire Bahamas after the passing of Isaias – but advises caution due to possible severe weather conditions. A statement from BPL on power restoration efforts –Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) wishes to confirm for customers that we have begun restoration efforts and have returned […]

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Hurricane Isaias Weakens To Tropical Storm

August 1, 2020 / August 2, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

Hurricane Isaias has weakend to a tropical storm. However, it is still expected to re-strengthen to a hurricane over night as it exits The Bahamas. Hurricane warnings still remain in effect for The Northwest Bahamas. This includes the islands of Andros, New Providence, Eleuthera, Abaco, Grand Bahama, Bimini and The Berry Islands including the neighboring […]

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Hurricane Isaias Important Updates

August 1, 2020 / August 15, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

At 11:00 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Isaias was located near latitude 24.7 North, longitude 77.9 West. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A general north-westward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected for the next day or so, followed by a north-westward motion by […]

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Do You Know The Meanings Of The Hurricane Terms?

July 29, 2020 / August 6, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

A HURRICANE ALERT means that a hurricane may threaten an area within 60 Hours. When your area is under a Hurricane Alert, you should have an established plan and ensure that everyone in your house and place of business is familiar with it. You should also prepare your home and office with supplies well in […]

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Newly Formed Tropical Storm Isaias

July 29, 2020 / August 2, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for The southeast Bahamas which includes the islands of Inagua, Mayaguana, Crooked Island, Acklins, Ragged Island, Long Cay, Samana Cay, The Central Bahamas which includes the islands of Exuma, Cat Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador, Long Island, and also the Turks and Caicos Islands. A tropical storm […]

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Hurricane Season Checklist

July 28, 2020 / July 31, 2020 by Bahamas FA | Leave a Comment

Hurricane Season is from June 1- November 30. House Repairs First Aid Kit Canned Food For Items 3-5 days 3 Gallons of Drinking Water Per Person Manual Can Opener Protective Clothing (Rainwear, Bedding or Sleeping Bag) Batteries Battery Powered Radio, Flashlight, Clock Portalbe Stove Full Gas Tank Cash Fully Charged Cell Phone With Charger Protective […]