Joaquin gaining strength and moving toward the Central Bahamas.
All preparations for Hurricane Joaquin should be rushed to completion within the warning zones. If you are within the Watch and Warning areas please follow your local government and news sites for complete details on conditions, preparations and other necessary information!
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
The Government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Warning forthe Northwestern Bahamas including the Abacos, Berry Islands,
Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence, but excluding
Andros Island and Bimini.
The Government of the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Warning
for the Southeastern Bahamas, including the Acklins, Crooked Island,
Long Cay, the Inaguas, Mayaguana, and the Ragged Islands, but
excluding the Turks and Caicos Islands.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...* Central Bahamas including Cat Island, the Exumas, Long Island,
Rum Cay, and San Salvador
* Northwestern Bahamas including the Abacos, Berry Islands,
Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence, but excluding
Andros Island and Bimini
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Bimini
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Southeastern Bahamas including the Acklins, Crooked Island,
Long Cay, the Inaguas, Mayaguana, and the Ragged Islands, but
excluding the Turks and Caicos Islands.
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and
property should be rushed to completion.
The track has been moved more West from the earlier estimates so interests along the East Coast from the Carolina's to the Mid Atlantic States are cautioned to monitor this storm closely as some watches may be needed as early as tomorrow.
For more details and graphics please go to our Tropical Cyclone Site. Monitor your local government and news sites for the latest details for your area.
