News Developing storm threatens The Bahamas by Sandy Deane 12/09/2019 written by Sandy Deane 12/09/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 207 HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — The Government of The Bahamas has issued a tropical storm warning for several of its north-western islands, which are still reeling from Hurricane Dorian. The US National Hurricane Center says a tropical cyclone is expected to form in the coming hours near the northwestern Bahamas. The system is emerging about 235 miles (380 kilometres) southeast of Great Abaco Island. The disturbance has maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour (45 kph) and is moving to the northwest at eight miles per hour (13 kph). Forecasters say the system could become a tropical storm within the next day or so. Heavy winds and rain are expected within the northwest Bahamas by late Friday, except for Andros Island. Sandy Deane You may also like Govt’s housing record under fire; opposition demands HOPE shutdown 18/02/2025 Quickstop donates to Arthur Smith Primary School to enhance its literacy programme 16/02/2025 Health fair promotes safe living, partner testing during Love Safety Week 16/02/2025