Severe weather watch for Bimini, Grand Bahama, Abaco and their adjacent waters

NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Bahamas department of meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm watch from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm, Saturday, March 29, 2014.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Bimini, Grand Bahama, Abaco and their adjacent waters.

At 7:45pm observation, radar and satellite imagery showed organized cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving southeastward towards the mentioned islands associated with pre-frontal activity over the area.

Some of these thunderstorms will likely be strong at times, causing strong gusty winds, dangerous lightning, heavy downpours, possible small hail and waterspout or tornadic activity.

Boaters in the warning area should seek safe harbour and residents in the warning area should stay indoors and away from windows when conditions worsen. Residents should not seek shelter under trees or in water as these can become lightening conductors.