NASSAU, Bahamas, August 2, 2020 – The all clear has been given for The Bahamas as hurricane warnings for the Northwestern Bahamas have now been discontinued. Hurricane Isaias continues to move away from The Bahamas; however, severe showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect islands in the Northwest Bahamas today, with gusty winds in Grand Bahama and Bimini.
Initial assessments from the Central and Southeast Bahamas indicate that islands have fared well with minimal damage. Power outages across the islands have been reported, and electricity will be restored as soon as conditions improve. Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in Nassau remains closed, but operations will resume as soon as the airport has been cleared for opening.
The Bahamas is an archipelago with more than 700 islands and cays, spread over 100,000 square miles; there could be a tropical storm or hurricane warning for parts of the country while other parts remain unaffected.
The Ministry continues to monitor this weather pattern and will provide updates at www.bahamas.com. For further information visit www.nhc.noaa.gov.
