Tornado Forms in the Bahamas

A tornado spout forms in Southern New Providence, the main island of the Bahamas where Nassau is located. It is unclear whether the tornado touched down, but it is highly unlikely.

Freeport Tornado -- 3 Deaths and Many Injured

A freak storm, a tornado touched down and ripped through the island of Grand Bahama where the city of Freeport is located. The billion dollar container port suffered the most damage. Gantry crane #10 was felled. The two men inside were killed, as well as one on the ground. Scores more were injured. Here are some pictures.

Freeport is the second city of the Bahamas, and economically it is suffering. It still has not recuperated from Hurricanes Frances and Jean. This further adds to the woe and misery of that island in the sun.