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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, Monday, May 18, 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.
For marine warnings and information, please see our Marine Forecast
at met.gov.bs.

GENERAL SITUATION: Deep layered troughing is supporting scattered
showers and thunderstorms throughout our archipelago through
tomorrow. Meanwhile a broad area of high pressure is generating
moderate to fresh winds across the islands.

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: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tomorrow
PRECIPITATION: 20 to 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 82ºF – 88ºF / 28ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 70ºF – 73ºF / 21ºC – 23ºC
HEAT INDEX: N/A

NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tomorrow
PRECIPITATION: 20 to 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 82ºF – 86ºF / 28ºC – 30ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 75ºF / 22ºC – 24ºC
HEAT INDEX: N/A

CENTRAL BAHAMAS
(INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY &
ADJACENT WATERS):
SKY CONDITIONS: Partly cloudy to cloudy through tomorrow
PRECIPITATION: 40 to 60% chance of scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms
WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 86ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC
MINIMUM: 73ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 24ºC
HEAT INDEX: N/A

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

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

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: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 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: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 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: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SATURDAY 23RD MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All Areas: 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: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SUNDAY 24TH MAY, 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All Areas: Expect a mix of sun and clouds.
PRECIPITATION: All Areas: 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: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR MONDAY 25TH, MAY 2026.
SKY CONDITIONS: All Areas: A mix of sun and clouds
PRECIPITATION: All Areas: 20 to 30% chance of showers
WINDS: Northern Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots falling
10 to 15 knots by evening
Elsewhere: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots, gusting in the Southeast
Bahamas.
TEMPERATURES:
MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 88ºF / 29ºC – 31ºC
MINIMUM: 72ºF – 77ºF / 22ºC – 25ºC
HEAT INDEX: 95ºF – 98ºF / 35ºC – 37ºC

SUNRISE: 6:24 AM TUE
SUNSET: 7:47 PM TUE
MOONSET: 10:20 PM
MOONRISE: 8:56 AM TUE

THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
FORECASTER: MAF

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