3-DAY BAHAMAS MARINE FORECAST 6:00 AM TODAY AND TONIGHT THURSDAY 25TH JULY 2024
WARNINGS: A heat advisory remains in effect for The Bahamas and UV indices will reach the high to extreme range today. Therefore, it is recommended to remain well hydrated, wear sunscreen and loose-fitting clothing; and take frequent breaks from the sun while working outdoors. Mariners and beachgoers should exercise caution in the Central and Southeast Bahamas due to the risk of rip currents. (Please view our products on our Bahamas Meteorology Facebook Page or our website, met.gov.bs).
GENERAL SITUATION: A ridge of high pressure will maintain mostly hot conditions along with moderate to locally fresh breezes. Meanwhile, the northern extent of a westward-moving tropical wave combined with an upper-level low will support pockets of shower activity throughout the islands.
NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: Hot and humid with a few stray showers and isolated thunderstorms today. Warm with isolated showers and a possible thunderstorm tonight.
ADVISORY: Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to Southeast at 10 to 15 knots, gusty at times.
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet over the ocean building up to 5 feet along Atlantic exposures.
CENTRAL and SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: Hot and breezy today with isolated showers and a few possible thunderstorms. Warm and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight.
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Caution is in effect… Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to Southeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
SEAS: 4 to 7 feet over the ocean.
SUNRISE: 6:34 AM
SUNSET: 7:56 PM
MOONSET: 10:53AM
MOONRISE: 11:15PM
HIGH TIDE: 11:42 AM
LOW TIDE: 5:54 PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:00 AM Fri.
LOW TIDE: 6:23 AM Fri.
EXTENDED FORECAST (FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS): The ridge of high pressure will somewhat weaken, reducing wind speeds in the Northwest Bahamas. However, the upper-level low will continue to enhance shower activity as it slowly shifts southwestward across the islands through Saturday.
FORECAST FOR FRIDAY:
WEATHER: Hot…a bit breezy in the Southeast Bahamas…with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
ADVISORY: A small craft caution will remain in effect for the Southeast Bahamas.
WINDS: East to Southeast at 10 to 15 knots falling light and variable at times in the Northwest Bahamas; East to Southeast at 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts in the Central Bahamas and 15 to 20 knots in the Southeast Bahamas.
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet but building up to 5 feet along Atlantic exposures in the Northwest Bahamas and Central Bahamas; 4 to 6 feet in the Southeast Bahamas.
FORECAST FOR SATURDAY:
WEATHER: Hot and humid…a bit breezy in the Southeast Bahamas…with isolated showers and thunderstorms.
ADVISORY: A small craft caution will remain in effect for the Southeast Bahamas.
WINDS: East to Southeast at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times in the Northwest Bahamas; East to Southeast at 10 to 15 knots in the Central Bahamas and 15 to 20 knots in the Southeast Bahamas.
SEAS: 1 to 3 feet in sheltered areas, building up to 5 feet along Atlantic exposures in the Northwest Bahamas and Central Bahamas; 4 to 6 feet in the Southeast Bahamas.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
FORECASTER: K. WARD-FORBES
