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BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST

BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT AND THE NEXT
SIX (6) DAYS, ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT
12:00 P.M. EDT, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026. THE NEXT SCHEDULED FORECAST
WILL BE ISSUED AT 6:00 P.M. EDT.

WARNING IN EFFECT: There are no public warnings in effect at this
time. For marine warnings and information, please see our marine
forecast at met.gov.bs

GENERAL SITUATION: A mid- to upper-level disturbance will continue to
generate unsettled weather conditions across much of the country,
supporting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. A slightly
drier air mass across the Northern Bahamas will allow for
comparatively sunnier periods accompanied by occasional fast-moving
showers with isolated thunderstorm activity. Meanwhile, moderate to
locally fresh easterly winds will persist across the archipelago as
surface high pressure remains anchored well to the northeast.

OUTLOOK: The mid to upper level disturbance will meander near The
Bahamas for the work week. This feature is expected to continue
streaming moisture over the country resulting in bouts of showers,
possible thunderstorm activity over portions of the islands.
Localized flood in low lying and flood prone areas is possible.

SPECIAL WEATHER NOTES:
Rip Currents: There remains a moderate risk of rip currents for
Atlantic waters across all areas. Beachgoers and swimmers are urged
to continue to exercise caution.
Flooding Risk: There is a moderate risk of flooding in low lying and
flood prone areas during heavy or prolonged rainfall periods,
particularly across portions of the Northwest, Central & Southeast
Bahamas.
Tidal Coastal Flooding: Due to the Super New Moon, there is a
marginal risk of tidal flooding along shorelines during the evening
high tide hours persisting into Tuesday.

NORTHERN BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: A mix of sun and clouds today becoming partly cloudy
tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 20 - 30% chance of showers with an isolated afternoon
thunderstorm possible.
10 – 20% chance of showers tonight.
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
82ºF – 88ºF / 28ºC – 31ºC 70ºF – 73ºF / 21ºC – 23ºC N
/ A

NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 50 - 60% chance of scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
82ºF – 86ºF / 28ºC – 30ºC 72ºF – 75ºF / 22ºC – 24ºC N
/ A

CENTRAL BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 60 - 80% chance of scattered to widespread showers
with rain and isolated thunderstorms.
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
79ºF – 86ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC 73ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 24ºC N
/ A

SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING INAGUA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, MAYAGUANA, RAGGED ISLAND
& ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 40 - 50% chance of scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
79ºF – 86ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC 75ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 24ºC N
/ A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR TUESDAY 19TH MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy across the Northwest and
Central Bahamas.
Expect a mix of sun and clouds elsewhere.
PRECIPITATION: 40-60% chance of scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms across the Northwest and Central Bahamas.
20-30% chance of isolated showers elsewhere.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East-northeast to
east-southeast at 15 to 20 knots.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots with higher
gusts.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
PRECIPITATION: Northwest, Central and Southeast Bahamas: 30-50%
chance of widely scattered showers with thunderstorms possible.
Elsewhere: 20-30% chance of isolated showers.
WINDS: Southeast Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 25 knots.
Elsewhere: Easterly at 15 knots with higher gusts.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR THURSDAY 21ST MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
PRECIPITATION: 20-40% of showers particularly along the eastern flank
of the country with the chance of thunderstorms over the Southeast
Bahamas.
WINDS: Southeast Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots.
Elsewhere: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots, falling light and
variable.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR FRIDAY 22ND MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy across the Southeastern islands with a
mix of sun and clouds expected elsewhere.
PRECIPITATION: 10-30% of showers particularly along the eastern flank
of the country.
WINDS: Southeast Bahamas: Southeasterly at 15 to 20 knots.
Elsewhere: East to southeast at 10 knots or less.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SATURDAY 23RD MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
PRECIPITATION: Northwest and Central Bahamas: 20-30% chance of
showers.
Elsewhere: 10-20% chance of showers.
WINDS: Southeast Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots, with
higher gusts.
Elsewhere: Southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots, falling light and
variable at times.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SUNDAY 24TH MAY, 2026:
SKY CONDITIONS: Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
PRECIPITATION: 20-30% chance of showers.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: Southeasterly at 10 to 15
knots.
Elsewhere: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: MINIMUM: HEAT INDEX:
84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

SUNSET: SUNRISE: MOONRISE: MOONSET:
07:47 PM 06:24 AM TUE 08:56 AM TUE 10:20 PM

THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
Email: forecast.office@gmail.com or meteo@batelnet.bs
mailto:meteo@batelnet.bs

FORECASTER: S.W. HUNTER II

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