From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Severe weather warning for Cat Island, Bahamas
May 6, 2015 - 3:34:29 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued
a Severe Weather Warning with effect from 3:15pm until 5:15 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
A severe weather warning is in effect for Cat Island and its adjacent waters.
At 03:10pm radar and satellite pictures indicated a line of
thunderstorms across Cat Island. The system is moving slowly north,
northeastward.
Some of these thunderstorms will be severe at
times causing strong gusty winds, dangerous lightning, heavy downpours,
hail and possible waterspout or tornadic activity. Localized flooding
could occur in low lying and flood prone areas.
Residents are
being asked to remain vigilant and to seek refuge indoors upon seeing
any funnel clouds or if weather conditions worsen.
Residents should not seek shelter under trees or in water, as these can become lightning conductors.
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