BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

FORECAST OFFICE SECTION

P. O. BOX N-8330
TELEPHONE No. 377-7178
FAX No. 377-5275
NASSAU, BAHAMAS

FILE NO: 7.6A

Special Weather Statement on Hurricane Lee

Issued at 12:00pm EDT Thursday, 7th September 2023

The Department of Meteorology has noted the numerous discussions and statements on social
media about the impact of Hurricane Lee on The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands. We
would like to advise the Bahamian public that the Department of Meteorology is continuously
monitoring the development and progress of Hurricane Lee and will update the public of all
changes or development with this system.
In collaboration with fellow meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center, we are confident
that Hurricane Lee will pass well to the east and north of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos
Islands; the most significant impact being swells.
In anticipation of this system moving east of the islands, further deterioration in marine conditions
is expected to occur starting this weekend in the Southeast Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos
Islands, migrating north to the Northwest Bahamas by Thursday, 14 th September.
Mariners should exercise extreme caution and beachgoers should refrain from entering the water,
as these swells can produce rough seas, life-threatening surf and dangerous rip currents.
Residents and motorists are urged to be extra cautious while traversing coastal roads due to sea
spray that can reduce visibility. Overtopping waves will cause saltwater inundation, deposits of
large stones and other coastal debris along with coastal erosion.
The public is advised to pay close attention to all News Items and Statements issued by the
Department of Meteorology as we continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Lee.

Prepared by: Jeffrey Simmons

(Acting) Director
Department of Meteorology