Bahamian officials reported Saturday that they were expecting reports of injuries out of Abaco Island after the roof collapsed at a Cooperstown clinic being used…
No rest for the weary. The ninth named storm of the season grew to near-hurricane strength Saturday in the far eastern Atlantic.
Weary Bahamians expressed relief as preliminary reports indicated Hurricane Frances caused less damage than anticipated.
The Bahamas minister of works and utilities said this was billed as the largest hurricane ever to hit the Bahamas.
Uncrowded and unspoiled, the Out Islands serve up shimmering shores, rocky cliffs, deserted coves, bustling harbors and quaint towns…
Hurricane Frances Tears Through Grand Bahama Unleashing Flooding and Heading for Florida
The north side of Grand Bahama Island will likely have coastal storm flooding of 5 to 12 feet above normal tide levels from the center…
Although still powerful, the storm weakened to a Category 2, with sustained winds easing to 105 mph. Frances churned slowly toward Florida, but forecasters warned…
The slower-than-expected movement meant a long ordeal for Bahamians. Roaring winds blew down trees and toppled power lines, knocking out electricity.