Officials urge caution as forecast more likely to change than usual NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass near or over portions of the Leeward Islands and south of The Bahamas today, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the surrounding islands, according to meteorologists. On its current forecast track, the storm is […]
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A WORD TO THE WISE: Prepare for 2021 hurricane season now, minister warns Bahamians and residents
Parker-Edgecombe urges Bahamians and residents to take hurricane advisories seriously “Precautionary measures taken now could save life and property in the future” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said yesterday it is “critical” that each Bahamian and resident take the necessary precautions and prepare now in the […]
WET WEATHER INCOMING: Another active hurricane season projected for 2021
Meteorologists predicting 17-18 named storms, eight hurricanes and three to four major hurricanes NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With hurricane season fast approaching, meteorologists are predicting another busy one this year. The season runs from June 1 to November 30, but some meteorologists have been lobbying for the season’s start date to be moved up to May […]