FPBA31 MYNN 190930 190930 MYNNYM BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FORECASTS FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR TODAY, TONIGHT AND THE NEXT SIX (6) DAYS, ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6:00 A.M. EDT, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE NEXT SCHEDULED FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED AT 12:00 P.M. EDT. WARNING IN EFFECT: A Severe Weather Watch is now in effect for the islands of the Central and Southeast Bahamas. The public is urged to remain updated on all severe weather warnings issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. GENERAL SITUATION: A mid- to upper- level disturbance lingering just to the east of the northern territories will maintain a wet and active weather pattern across most areas for today. Expect less activity over the Northern Bahamas, due to a pocket of dry air hindering rain chances throughout the period. At the surface, a broad Atlantic ridge will steer moderate to fresh easterly breezes across the Bahamas through tonight. 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: 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. 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 the waters. NORTHERN BAHAMAS (INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: Partly sunny today, turning mostly fair tonight. PRECIPITATION: 10 – 30% chance of showers with possible thunderstorms. WINDS: Easterly at 15 knots with higher gusts. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 90ºF / 29ºC – 32ºC MINIMUM: 73ºF – 77ºF / 23ºC – 25ºC HEAT INDEX: N/A NORTHWEST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: A mix of sun and clouds, turning partly cloudy tonight. PRECIPITATION: 20 – 40% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Easterly at 15 knots with higher gusts. 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: 40 – 60% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: East to southeast at 15 knots with higher gusts. 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 – 50% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 79ºF – 88ºF / 26ºC – 30ºC MINIMUM: 75ºF – 79ºF / 24ºC – 26ºC HEAT INDEX: N/A TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: At this time, the tropics remain quiet and tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next seven (7) days. EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY, 2026. SKY CONDITIONS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: A mix of sun and clouds, turning mostly fair at night. Central and Southeast Bahamas: Cloudy to occasionally overcast. PRECIPITATION: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: 10 – 30% chance of showers with possible thunderstorms. Central and Southeast Bahamas: 30 – 50% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots during the day, increasing 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts. Central Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots. Southeast Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots, increasing 15 to 25 knots by nightfall. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 77ºF – 90ºF / 25ºC – 32ºC MINIMUM: 73ºF – 79ºF / 23ºC – 26ºC HEAT INDEX: 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 partly cloudy at night. Central Bahamas: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Southeast Bahamas: Cloudy to occasionally overcast. PRECIPITATION: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: 20 – 30% chance of showers with possible thunderstorms. Central and Southeast Bahamas: 30 – 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: All areas: Partly cloudy to cloudy. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 – 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: Partly cloudy to cloudy. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 – 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 – 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 – 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 SUNRISE: 6:24 AM SUNSET: 7:47 PM MOONRISE: 8:56 AM MOONSET: 11:22 PM THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY Email: forecast.office@gmail.com or meteo@batelnet.bs FORECASTERS: CWR (Please view our products on our Bahamas Meteorology Facebook Page or our website, met.gov.bs.) Feel free to give us your feedback on our forecast products via the link below: https://forms.gle/ecMZBLQLWXbVhfUu6=