FPBA31 MYNN 230952 230952 MYNNYM BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FORECASTS FOR THE BAHAMAS, ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6:00 A.M. EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026, FOR TODAY, TONIGHT AND THE NEXT SIX (6) DAYS. THE NEXT SCHEDULED FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED AT 12:00 P.M. EDT. WARNING IN EFFECT: A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the entire Bahamas as well as the Turks and Caicos Islands. Residents and visitors across all areas, especially in the Northern and Northwest Bahamas, should continue to remain hydrated, seek shaded areas and restrict strenuous outdoor activity between peak hours (between 10 am – 4pm). GENERAL SITUATION: Multi-level troughing near the Northern islands will continue to support shower and thunderstorm activity across the Northern and portions of the Northwest Bahamas today. Meanwhile, building high pressure will maintain gentle to moderate winds and hot temperatures. A layer of Saharan dust will continue to linger across the Northwest, Central and Southeast Bahamas, producing hazy to milky skies. Outlook: High pressure will remain the dominant feature across most of the country, maintaining hot and humid conditions. However, upper-level troughing and increasing moisture will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across various parts of the island chain. Two tropical waves are expected to enter the forecast area early this week, bringing an increase in cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms through Thursday. SPECIAL WEATHER NOTES: Severe Thunderstorm Risk: There is a slight to moderate risk for a few isolated strong to severe thunderstorms expected across portions of the Northern Bahamas. These storms are capable of producing strong gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and waterspout activity. Therefore, the public is urged to remain updated on all severe weather warnings issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. Rip Currents: There is a slight to moderate risk of rip currents affecting the eastern and southern shorelines of the Southeast Bahamas. Beachgoers and swimmers are advised to exercise caution when entering the water. UV Index: Members of the public are advised to wear protective clothing and sunscreen and seek shaded areas while outside during peak sunshine hours (11am – 4pm), as UV indices are expected to be in the high to extreme range. Saharan Dust: The level of dust may reach moderate levels which could impact air quality and hinder visibility at times across the Northwest and portions of the Central Bahamas. Residents, especially those with respiratory illnesses, should take precautions to safeguard their health. NORTHERN BAHAMAS (INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: A mix of sun and clouds becoming partly cloudy at times, fair tonight. PRECIPITATION: 20 to 30% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: South to southwest at less than 10 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 95ºF / 32ºC – 35ºC MINIMUM: 79ºF – 82ºF / 26ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 106ºF – 114ºF / 41ºC – 46ºC NORTHWEST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: A mix of sun and clouds, fair tonight PRECIPITATION: 10 to 30% chance of showers. WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 95ºF / 32ºC – 35ºC MINIMUM: 79ºF – 82ºF / 26ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 104ºF – 110ºF / 40ºC – 43ºC CENTRAL BAHAMAS (INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: Partly sunny and hazy, fair tonight. PRECIPITATION: 10 to 20% chance of showers. WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots, falling light and variable at times. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 93ºF / 32ºC – 34ºC MINIMUM: 75ºF – 81ºF / 24ºC – 27ºC HEAT INDEX: 102ºF – 106ºF / 39ºC – 41ºC SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING INAGUA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, MAYAGUANA, RAGGED ISLAND & ADJACENT WATERS): SKY CONDITIONS: Sunny and hazy, fair tonight. PRECIPITATION: 10 to 20% chance of showers. WINDS: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 93ºF / 32ºC – 34ºC MINIMUM: 75ºF – 81ºF / 24ºC – 27ºC HEAT INDEX: 102ºF – 106ºF / 39ºC – 41ºC TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: There are currently three (3) areas of interest being monitored at this time: 1) Northeastern Atlantic: A gale-force, non-tropical area of low pressure located a few hundred miles west of the coast of Portugal is producing limited shower activity. This system could acquire some subtropical or tropical characteristics later today while it moves eastward. It has a low (10%) chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours and continuing through the next seven days. 2) Central Subtropical Atlantic: A broad area of low pressure located several hundred miles southeast of Bermuda is producing some disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity and has a low (30%) chance of tropical cyclone formation through the next seven days. 3) Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa on Monday, and an area of low pressure could form in association with the wave early this week. This system will have a medium (50%) chance of tropical cyclone formation through the next seven days. EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR MONDAY 24TH AUGUST 2026: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: A mix of sun and clouds PRECIPITATION: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: 20 to 30% chance of showers with thunderstorms. Central and Southeast Bahamas: 10 to 20% chance of showers. WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: Light and variable at less than 10 knots Central and Southeast Bahamas: East at 15 to 20 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 95ºF / 32ºC – 35ºC MINIMUM: 75ºF – 82ºF / 24ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 102ºF – 110ºF / 39ºC – 43ºC EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2026: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 to 30% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Northern Bahamas: East to southeast at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times. Northwest Bahamas: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots. Central and Southeast Bahamas: East at 15 to 20 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 90ºF – 93ºF / 32ºC – 34ºC MINIMUM: 77ºF – 82ºF / 25ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 102ºF – 108ºF / 39ºC – 42ºC EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2026: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 20 to 30% chance of showers with possible thunderstorms. . WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East at 10 to 15 knots Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 88ºF – 93ºF / 31ºC – 34ºC MINIMUM: 77ºF – 82ºF / 25ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 100ºF – 106ºF / 38ºC – 41ºC EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST 2026: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy to cloudy. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 30 to 50% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Northern Bahamas: East to southeast at 10 knots or less. Northwest Bahamas: East at 10 to 15 knots. Central and Southeast Bahamas: East at 15 to 20 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 90ºF / 29ºC – 32ºC MINIMUM: 77ºF – 82ºF / 25ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 96ºF – 102ºF / 36ºC – 39ºC EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2026: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: A mix of sun and clouds. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 30 % chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: East at 10 to 15 knots Central and Southeast Bahamas: East at 15 knots with higher gusts. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 90ºF / 29ºC – 32ºC MINIMUM: 77ºF – 82ºF / 25ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: 96ºF – 102ºF / 36ºC – 39ºC EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2026:: SKY CONDITIONS: All areas: Partly cloudy to cloudy. PRECIPITATION: All areas: 30 to 50% chance of showers with thunderstorms. WINDS: Northern and Northwest Bahamas: Easterly at 10 to 15 knots. Central and Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots. TEMPERATURES: MAXIMUM: 84ºF – 90ºF / 29ºC – 32ºC MINIMUM: 77ºF – 82ºF / 25ºC – 28ºC HEAT INDEX: N / A SUNRISE: 06:47 AM SUNSET: 07:35 PM MOONRISE: 04:49 PM MOONSET: 03:22 AM MON THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY Email: forecast.office@gmail.com or meteo@batelnet.bs FORECASTER: SM (Please view our products on our Bahamas Meteorology Facebook Page or our website, met.gov.bs.)