SiWeather Network

14/08/2024

Update.

We are launching an app.

That is all.

Stay tuned.

09/08/2024

Good Evening, SiWeather Nation!

While our operations are suspended with a lot of uncertainty, we do understand how much you value our content.

The reality is our network takes more than imagined to operate.

Here is an update as promised.

At present SIWXN operates as ground truth weather observations to help advance warnings and decision support for not only The Bahamas, but several islands in The Caribbean.

We have over 387 Certified Storm Spotters across the aforementioned areas that not only record or photograph events, but provide their respective meteorological offices and media with factual reports to better keep the public safe.

At present, our financial support from various entities inclusive of government is non existent. Which means our teams are self funding their operations.

We have tried over 7 years to gain the support outside of likes and follows for our valuable services to no avail.

Currently we have 3 active advanced weather stations in New Providence that require repair or replacement with an additional 2 in storage. Our equipment in that of infield data collection tools, cameras, vehicles, and communication tools are on the fringe with no support to replace them to the 5 star standard the nation is use to.

Our computers require replacement and servers require upgrades. Not to mention the damages to Storm chase units we have had to scotch tape just to keep going, some of which can compromise the safety of our volunteers.

We understand this isn't Oklahoma, but the weather goes beyond thunderstorms and hurricanes. It occurs everyday.

We are working keenly to restore to the best we can some of our equipment however we need your support.

If you are interested in being a partner, reach out to us at [email protected] and let's work together to keep the nation and the region weather ready.

06/08/2024

Our operations are suspended until September 18th 2024.

This is due to the lack of support on all levels.

It takes a lot to run an advanced Storm team equipped with Search and Rescue Teams and Disaster Response Teams. Sadly, the public support is not available.

See you in September... hopefully.

06/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, located near the Georgia coastline.

1. Western Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Gulf of Mexico:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located
over the east-central Caribbean Sea have changed little this
morning. Any development of this system should be slow to occur
during the next couple of days while it moves westward over the
central Caribbean Sea. Environmental conditions are expected to
become more conducive for development later this week as the system
moves across the western Caribbean Sea or the southern Gulf of
Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Forecaster Hogsett

06/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, centered inland near the Florida/Georgia border.

1. Western Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Gulf of Mexico:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located
over the eastern Caribbean Sea remain disorganized. Any development
of this system should be slow to occur during the next couple of
days while it moves westward over the eastern and central Caribbean
Sea. Environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive
for development later this week as the system moves across the
western Caribbean Sea or the southern Gulf of Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Forecaster Hagen/Roberts

05/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, centered inland over northern Florida.

1. Near the Windward Islands:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located
near the Windward Islands have changed little since this morning.
Any development of this system should be slow to occur during the
next couple of days while the system moves westward over the
eastern Caribbean Sea. Environmental conditions are expected to
become more conducive for development later this week as the system
moves across the western Caribbean Sea or the southern Gulf of
Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Forecaster Hogsett

05/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane
Debby, centered inland near the Florida Big Bend.

1. East of the Windward Islands:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located
near the Windward Islands have decreased and become less organized
since yesterday. Any development of this system should be slow to
occur during the next couple of days while the system moves westward
over the eastern Caribbean Sea. Environmental conditions are
expected to become more conducive for development later this week as
the system moves across the western Caribbean Sea or the southern
Gulf of Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Forecaster D. Zelinsky

05/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, located over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

1. East of the Windward Islands:
A tropical wave located a couple of hundred miles east of the
Windward Islands continues to produce an area of showers and
thunderstorms, and earlier satellite wind data showed winds of 30
to 35 mph just north of the wave axis. Environmental conditions
appear generally favorable for some slow development over the next
week while the system moves quickly westward at around 20 mph,
crossing the Windward Islands Monday morning and moving into the
central and western Caribbean by the middle to latter part of this
week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Forecaster Hagen/Roberts

04/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, located over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

1. East of the Windward Islands:
A tropical wave located a few hundred miles to the east of the
Windward Islands continues to produce an area of showers and
thunderstorms, and earlier satellite wind data showed winds of 30-35
mph just north of the wave axis. Environmental conditions appear
generally favorable for some slow development of this system over
the next week as the system moves quickly westward at around 20 mph,
crossing the Windward Islands early this week and moving into the
central and western Caribbean by the mid to latter part of this
week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Forecaster Papin

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Debby, located over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

1. East of the Windward Islands:
A tropical wave located a few hundred miles to the east of the
Windward Islands is producing an area of showers and thunderstorms.
Some slow development of this system is possible over the next week
as the system moves quickly westward at around 20 mph, crossing the
Windward Islands early this week and moving into the central and
western Caribbean by the mid to latter part of this week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Forecaster Papin

04/08/2024

As some of the effects from Debby continue to be felt over parts of the NW Bahamas, We are tracking two more tropical waves one of which is on approach toward the Windward islands.

No marks on this from the NHC yet but we are keeping tabs on it.

Stay tuned.

04/08/2024

BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST

BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR 6:00 AM, TODAY AND TONIGHT, SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024.

GENERAL SITUATION: Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Debby, located in the Gulf of Mexico, will continue to support bouts of unsettled weather and gusty winds across the Northwest Bahamas. Meanwhile, high pressure ridging continues to produce moderate to locally fresh winds over the remainder of the country.

SPECIAL WARNINGS:
⚠ The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is now issuing news items for Tropical Storm Debby and the public is urged to remain updated with current information regarding this system. ⚠ There is an elevated risk for severe weather due to the presence of rain bands extending from Tropical Storm Debby, located in the Gulf of Mexico. Small craft operators should not venture far from port and beachgoers should exercise extreme caution along eastern and southern shorelines due to rip currents and possible rough surf. (Please view our products on our Bahamas Meteorology page or our website, met.gov.bs).

NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: Variably cloudy, warm and breezy with scattered intermittent showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Showers may be heavy and thunderstorms strong to severe at times.

ADVISORY: A small craft advisory is in effect. Small craft operators should not venture far from port. Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: Southeast to South at 15 to 25 knots, gusting to near gale at times.

SEAS: 3 to 5 nearshore and in sheltered areas building 5 to 8 feet over open waters.

AREA: CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: Partly sunny, warm and a bit breezy with isolated showers and few offshore thunderstorms possible. Turning partly cloudy tonight.

ADVISORY: A small craft caution remains in effect… Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.
WINDS: East to Southeast at 15 to 20 knots, gusty at times.

SEAS: 2 to 4 nearshore and in sheltered areas building up to 6 feet offshore and along Atlantic exposures.

LOW-TEMPERATURE TONIGHT: 77°F 25°C

HIGH-TEMPERATURE TODAY: 89°F 31°C

***NEW MOON: 7:13 AM***

SUNRISE: 6:39 AM
SUNSET: 7:50 PM
MOONRISE: 6:38 AM
MOONSET: 8:21 PM
HIGH TIDE: 8:29 AM
LOW TIDE: 2:32 PM
HIGH TIDE: 8:53 PM
LOW TIDE: 3:20 AM


EXTENDED FORECAST:
Shower and thunderstorm activity will continue over portions of the Northwest Bahamas due to rain bands extending from Tropical Storm Debby located in the Gulf of Mexico. Atlantic high pressure ridging will dominate the weather over the remainder of the country through Tuesday.

FORECAST FOR MONDAY
WEATHER: Variably cloudy, very warm and humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly across the Extreme Northwest Bahamas. Showers may become heavy and thunderstorms strong to severe at times. Elsewhere, expect isolated showers or thunderstorms.

WINDS: Southerly at 10 to 15 knots in the Northwest Bahamas. East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots across the Central Bahamas but 15 knots with higher gusts across the Southeast Bahamas.

SEAS: 3 to 5 feet over the ocean in the Northwest and Central Bahamas. 4 to 6 feet over the Southeast Bahamas.

FORECAST FOR TUESDAY
WEATHER: Variably cloudy and very warm with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly across the Extreme Northwest Bahamas. Showers may become heavy and thunderstorms strong to severe at times. Elsewhere, expect isolated showers or thunderstorms.

WINDS: South to southeast at 10 to 15 knots across the Northwest Bahamas. East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots across the Central Bahamas but 15 knots across the Southeast Bahamas.

SEAS: 3 to 5 feet over the ocean.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Please see the latest News Item on Tropical Storm Debby. Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected through the next seven days.

FORECASTER: S. SEARS

03/08/2024

Tropical Storm Debby has been identified.

Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms with windy conditions could be expected here in The Bahamas through Sunday.

03/08/2024

SIWXN - NP025
Saturday August 3, 2024
11:00 AM

Tropical Depression Four is expected to become a Tropical Storm later today or tonight. Watches and Warnings have been issued for portions of Florida.

For us here in The Bahamas.

Widely Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms can be expected through the weekend as activity associated with TD4 continues to slide across the area. Gusty winds and rough seas can be expected.

Stay weather alert and remember;

If you can hear thunder you are close enough to be struck by lightning. When thunder roars. Go Indoors.

If you come across flooded road ways, turn around, don't drown.

Rip currents are deadly! When in doubt, DON'T GO OUT!

03/08/2024

DEPRESSION PASSING OVER WESTERN CUBA.

EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT AND STRENGTHEN OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO.

8:00 AM EDT Sat Aug 3
Location: 22.2°N 81.5°W
Moving: WNW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 1009 mb
Max sustained: 30 mph

03/08/2024

THE BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT, SATURDAY 3RDAUGUST 2024

GENERAL SITUATION: Newly formed Tropical Depression Four will continue its westwards trek across Cuba and into the Southeast Gulf of Mexico throughout the day, supporting brisk winds and pockets of showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Northern Bahamas as it gradually intensifies. The remainder of the islands will be dominated by an impressive deep layered ridging pattern that will keep relatively stable conditions in place through tonight.

WARNINGS: The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is now issuing news items for Tropical Depression Four. No significant land or marine impacts are anticipated for the Bahamas from this system at this time. Residents particularly in the Northwest Bahamas are urged to keep abreast of all severe weather issuances from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology for this weekend. Beachgoers should not venture into waters of Atlantic beaches and along eastern and southern shorelines due to the risk of dangerous rip currents, high seas and potentially rough surf. There is the potential for localized flooding during heavy and prolonged rainfall events. (Please view our products on our Bahamas Meteorology page or our website, met.gov.bs).

FOR THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS:

WEATHER: Partly cloudy to cloudy, warm and windy with off and on widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in rain bands today, with activity gradually tapering off by tonight. Showers may become locally heavy and thunderstorms strong to severe at times.

ADVISORY: A small craft advisory is in effect. Small craft operators should not venture far from port. Expect gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.

WINDS: Southeasterly at 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to near gale strength.

SEAS: 3 to 5 feet nearshore, building 5 to 8 feet over open waters.

FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS:

WEATHER: Partly sunny, very warm and breezy with isolated showers and thunderstorms today, becoming mostly fair and warm and with a few spotty showers tonight.

ADVISORY: A small craft caution is in effect.

WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots.

SEAS: 2 to 4 feet nearshore and over the banks, building 4 to 7 feet over open waters.

DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 89F 32C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 78F 26C

SUN, MOON & TIDES

SUNRISE: 6:39 AM
SUNSET: 7:51 PM

MOONSET: 7:43 PM
MOONRISE: 6:38 AM SUN

HIGH TIDE: 7:44 AM & 8:12 PM
LOW TIDE: 1:47 PM & 2:41 AM SUN

EXTENDED FORECAST: (FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS) Stronger winds will subside as the tropical system moves further into the Gulf of Mexico and towards northern Florida in the upcoming days. Rain bands associated with the system will continue to affect portions of the island chain, while high pressure remains the dominant weather feature for the majority of the area through to early next week.

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY ‘

WEATHER:A mix of sun and clouds, warm and breezy with isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly across the Northwest and portions of the Central Bahamas.

WINDS:East-southeast to south-southeast at 15 to 20 knots.

SEAS:4 to 7 feet over the ocean.

FORECAST FOR MONDAY

WEATHER:Partly cloudy and warm with isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Northwest Bahamas, turning mostly sunny, warm and breezy with passing showers elsewhere.

WINDS:Southerly at 15 knots in the Northwest Bahamas, shifting east to southeast at 15 to 20 knots over the remainder of the islands.

SEAS:3 to 5 feet over open waters across the Northern islands, building 4 to 6 feet over the Central and Southeast Bahamas.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Please see the latest News Item on Tropical Depression Four, currently moving westwards across Cuba.

FORECASTER: C. WATSON-RAHMING

03/08/2024

HURRICANE WATCH ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE FLORIDA GULF COAST.

DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT AND STRENGTHEN OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO.

5:00 AM EDT Sat Aug 3
Location: 22.0°N 80.7°W
Moving: WNW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 1009 mb
Max sustained: 30 mph

03/08/2024

The weather is bringing out all the critters!

Saw this beauty tonight at our HQ. Ok, you are afraid of snakes, we get it! But ya know, if it eats the pest we are down to be friends.

Bahamas National Trust

We named him Thunderbolt! Just hope Storm the Weather Cat doesn't sn**ch him.

03/08/2024

8:08 PM August 2, 2024

Storm Spotter Shelly Daville sent in footage of the hazardous seas on the eastern shores of New Providence as the effects of PTC 4 spread across The Bahamas.

03/08/2024

DISTURBANCE GRADUALLY BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED WHILE MOVING ACROSS CUBA...
8:00 PM EDT Fri Aug 2
Location: 21.4°N 78.9°W
Moving: WNW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 1010 mb
Max sustained: 30 mph

02/08/2024

02/08/2024

Activity moving through Governors Harbor as seen from Storm Spotter Galen Johnston.

Stay alert more activity expected through tonight and the weekend.

02/08/2024

DISTURBANCE NOW PASSING OVER CENTRAL CUBA.

NEW WATCHES AND WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA.

5:00 PM EDT Fri Aug 2
Location: 21.4°N 78.3°W
Moving: WNW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 1012 mb
Max sustained: 30 mph

02/08/2024

Latest report from Captain Prabhu at Sandy Port New Providence as thunderstorm activity moves into the area.

August 2, 2024 3:35 PM

02/08/2024

*SIWXN NASSAU BAHAMAS*
AUGUST 2, 2024 - 3:30 PM

*CERTIFIED STORM WATCH INTERNATIONAL STORM SPOTTERS REPORT DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING 1 MILE SOUTH WEST OF PALM BREEZE DRIVE NEW PROVIDENCE.*

*REMEMBER IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, WHEN THUNDER ROARS GO INDOORS!*

02/08/2024

3:25 PM August 2, 2024

Prince Charles Dr downpour and strong gusty winds reported by Captain Munnings.

02/08/2024

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Let's get you weather ready!

02/08/2024

Aviation Support Captain McCartney provided this footage of this afternoon's thunderstorm over portions of New Providence.

02/08/2024

POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE FOUR

DISTURBANCE CURRENTLY CROSSING EASTERN CUBA.

EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AND HEAVY RAINS TO PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA.

2:00 PM EDT Fri Aug 2
Location: 21.1°N 77.5°W
Moving: WNW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 1012 mb
Max sustained: 30 mph