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BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST

BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TONIGHT, TOMORROW AND THE NEXT SIX (6)
DAYS, ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6:00 P.M.
EDT, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE NEXT SCHEDULED FORECAST WILL BE
ISSUED AT 6:00 A.M. EDT TOMORROW.

WARNING IN EFFECT: There are no public warnings in effect at this
time.

GENERAL SITUATION: A mid- to upper-level disturbance lingering east
of the island chain will continue to support showers and isolated
thunderstorms across the Central and Southeastern Bahamas tonight
through tomorrow. However, relatively drier conditions will result in
lower activity across the Northern and Northwest Bahamas. Meanwhile,
broad surface ridging will support gentle to moderate breezes across
the Northern islands and moderate to fresh breezes elsewhere.
Outlook: The upper-level disturbance will meander in the vicinity of
the Bahamas, with its center drifting across the Northern and
Northwest Bahamas by midweek before being nudged one again over
Atlantic waters on Friday. High pressure will gradually build into
the area by the weekend, with occasional streaming showers in the
easterly wind regime continuing through to next week.

SPECIAL WEATHER NOTES:
Rip Currents: There is a moderate to high risk of rip currents on all
east-coast and Atlantic coastal waters of the island chain. Swimmers
are advised to exercise caution when entering these waters.

Heat and UV Index: Residents across the Northern Bahamas and portions
of the Northwest Bahamas are advised to remain hydrated, wear
protective clothing and sunscreen and seek shaded areas while outside
during peak sunshine hours tomorrow (11am – 4pm), as UV indices are
expected to be in the very high range and heat indices can reach the
upper 90’s.

NORTHERN BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly sunny this afternoon, turning mostly fair
tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 10 to 20% chance of showers with a few isolated
thunderstorms possible.
WINDS: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts tonight, becoming
northeast to east at 10 knots or less on Wednesday.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 90ºF / 29ºC – 32ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 77ºF / 23ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX:  93ºF – 97ºF / 34ºC – 36ºC

NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: A mix of sun and clouds, turning mostly fair tonight.
PRECIPITATION: 20 to 30% chance of a few isolated showers with
possible afternoon thunderstorms.
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots tonight, becoming east to southeast
at 10 to 15 knots by tomorrow afternoon.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 82ºF – 88ºF / 28ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 77ºF / 23ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

CENTRAL BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy.
PRECIPITATION: 30 to 50% chance of widely scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots through tomorrow,
decreasing to 10 to 15 knots by the afternoon hours.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 88ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC
MINIMUM:  75ºF – 79ºF / 24ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING INAGUA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, MAYAGUANA, RAGGED ISLAND
& ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy
PRECIPITATION: 30 to 50% chance of isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 88ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC
MINIMUM:
HEAT INDEX:
75ºF – 79ºF / 24ºC – 26ºC N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR THURSDAY 21ST MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: A mix of sun and
clouds, turning mostly fair at night.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Partly cloudy to cloudy.
PRECIPITATION: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: 10 to 20% chance of
showers with possible thunderstorms.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: 30 to 50% chance of showers with
thunderstorms.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast at 10 to 15
knots with higher gusts.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 25 knots, decreasing
15 to 20 knots heading into the afternoon hours.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 77ºF – 88ºF / 25ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR FRIDAY 22ND MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: Central Bahamas: Partly cloudy to cloudy.
Elsewhere: A mix of sun and clouds
PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 to 40% chance of showers with possible
thunderstorms.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 knots.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 77ºF – 84ºF / 25ºC – 29ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SATURDAY 23RD MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: A mix of sun and clouds
PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 to 30% chance of showers.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast at 10 to 15
knots with higher gusts.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots with higher
gusts.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 84ºF / 26ºC – 29ºC
MINIMUM: 73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:   N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SUNDAY 24TH MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy to cloudy.
PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 to 30% chance of showers.
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast at 10 to 15
knots, increasing 15 knots with higher gusts by nightfall.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots with higher
gusts.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 84ºF / 26ºC – 29ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR MONDAY 25TH MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy, turning mostly fair at
night.
PRECIPITATION: All areas: 10 to 30% chance of showers.
WINDS: All areas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 81ºF – 88ºF / 27ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX: N/A

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR TUESDAY 26TH MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: North and Northwest Bahamas: Partly sunny to sunny
Central and Southeast Bahamas: A mix of sun and clouds
PRECIPITATION: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: 10 to 20% chance of
shower
Central and Southeast Bahamas: 20 to 30% chance of showers
WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast 15 to 20
knots with higher gusts.
Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 20 to 25 knots

TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 81ºF – 88ºF / 27ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM:  73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC
HEAT INDEX:  N/A

SUNSET: 07:47 PM
SUNRISE:  06:23 AM WED
MOONSET:  11:22 PM
MOONRISE: 10:06 AM WED

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