Tornado warning extended for Central Andros

3.30pm - Thunderstorm warnings have been discontinued by Bahamas Department of Meteorology as radar and satellite data indicated the intensity of thunderstorms had diminished at 2.20pm. Scattered showers and thunderstorms can still be expected and people are advised to go about their normal business but remain vigilant.

3pm - There has been confirmed tornado activity in the East Street South area. Some trees were snapped at the base, minor roof damage was done to at least one house, some fences were ripped apart and leaves and plants were scattered across lawns and yards.

There have also been unconfirmed reports of a tornado touching down in the Gladstone Road area as the system moved west, but no information is available on that at this time.

At 3pm the Bahamas Department of Meteorology extended a severe thunderstorm warning to Central Andros and surrounding waters until 4:30pm. At 2:30pm radar and satellite data indicated a cluster of thunderstorms from Fresh Creek South to Behring Point.

Some of the thunderstorms were expected to be severe at times causing strong, gusty winds, dangerous lightning, heavy showers and possible tornadic activity.

Residents in the warning area were being advised to stay indoors and away from windows until conditions improve.

1:30pm – The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has just issued a tornado warning for the island of New Providence and reports reaching The Tribune newsroom indicate that a tornado may have touched down in a residential area off East Street South. The extent of the damage done is not known at this time and the Met Office has not yet confirmed that this was indeed tornadic activity.

At 1:20 radar and satellite data indicated an organised cluster of embedded thunderstorms and heavy showers moving westwards across New Providence.

Some of these storms can be severe at times, causing strong, gusty winds, funnel clouds, tornadic activity, possible hail, dangerous lightning and heavy rain showers.

Residents of New Providence are being advised to stay indoors and away from windows during these thunderstorms. Mariners should seek safe harbour until the weather subsides.
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