SEVEN DAY FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS from March 8th to 14th, 2023

SEVEN DAY FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS from March 8th to 14th, 2023
General Situation: A cold front will quickly push southwards through the Bahamas today generating a few showers ahead of and along the boundary. High pressure will build across the area Thursday in wake of the front generating brisk winds across the island chain. Meanwhile, a deep low pressure in the far northeast Atlantic will produce moderate to large swells that will impact the area generating hazardous beaching and boating conditions through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Therefore, boaters should not venture far from port and beach-goers should refrain from entering the waters due to moderate to large swells and dangerous rip currents along east coast and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Another front is expected to move into the Bahamas on Saturday generating more showers as it moves through the islands. High pressure will once again build across the islands in the wake of the front. Yet still another front is forecast to approach the Bahamas early next week.

Wednesday 8th – Variably cloudy with a few scattered showers becoming breezy by evening hours with a passing shower or two possible. Maximum temperature 84°F and minimum temperature 68°F. A small craft caution will come into effect behind the front. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the risk of rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Winds W to NW at 10 to 15 knots ahead of the front becoming N to NE at 15 to 20 knots and gusty at times behind the front. Seas 2 to 4 feet the ocean ahead of the front building 4 to 7 feet behind the front.

Thursday 9th – Partly cloudy and breezy with an isolated shower or two possible mainly across the SE Bahamas. A small craft advisory will be in effect. Beach-goers should refrain from entering the waters due to the risk of dangerous rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Maximum temperature 82°F and minimum temperature 65°F. Winds NE’ly at 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet nearshore and in sheltered areas and up to 6 to 9 feet offshore and along Atlantic exposed waters in NE’ly swells.

Friday 10th – Partly sunny and warm with the chance of a few spotty showers during the day. Mostly fair and mild at night. Maximum temperature 84°F and minimum temperature 67°F. A small craft caution will be in effect. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the high risk of rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Winds E’ly at 10 to 15 knots falling light and variable at times. Seas 2 to 4 feet nearshore and in sheltered areas and up to 8 feet along Atlantic exposed waters in NE’ly swells.

Saturday 11th – Variably cloudy and warm with scattered showers and the chance of an isolated thunderstorm or two along the frontal boundary becoming a bit breezy at night with a passing shower or two possible. Maximum temperature 84°F and minimum temperature 68°F. A small craft caution will be in effect. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the risk of rip currents along east and south coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Winds SW to W at 15 knots ahead of the front becoming NW to N at 15 to 20 knots behind the front. Seas 3 to 5 feet over the ocean ahead of the front building 4 to6 feet behind the front. Seas will be up 8 feet along Atlantic exposures in NE’ly swells.

Sunday 12th – Partly sunny with the chance of a few spotty showers during the day. Mostly fair and mild at night. A small craft caution will be in effect. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the risk of rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Maximum temperature 84°F and minimum temperature 67°F. Winds E to SE at 10 knots in the NW Bahamas and NE to E at 10 knots in the Cntrl and SE Bahamas. Seas 2 to 4 feet nearshore and in sheltered areas and up to 7 feet along Atlantic exposed waters in NE’ly swells.

Monday 13th – Partly sunny and a bit breezy during the day. Mostly fair and mild at night. Maximum temperature 85°F and minimum temperature 70°F. Small craft operators should exercise caution. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the risk of rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Winds SE to S at 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet nearshore and in sheltered areas and up to 7 feet along Atlantic exposed waters in N to NE’ly swells.

Tuesday 14th – Variably cloudy and a bit breezy with a few scattered showers. Maximum temperature 84°F and minimum temperature 70°F. Small craft operators should exercise caution. Beach-goers should exercise caution due to the risk of rip currents along east coast beaches and Atlantic exposed shorelines. Winds SE to S at 10 to 15 knots ahead of the front shifting W to NW at 15 to 20 knots behind the front. Seas 2 to 4 feet over the ocean ahead of the front building 4 to 6 feet behind the front and up to 7 feet along Atlantic exposures in NE’ly swells.

Warnings – Beach-goers and mariners should be extremely vigilant due to rough surf and the high risk of dangerous rip currents during stated advisories. Mariners should heed warnings due to strong gusty winds and rough seas, along with possible localized waterspout activity.

Gregory D Thompson (CCO)
For (Director)