Hurricane Matthew Could Be a Joaquin Déjà Vu in The Bahamas

The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center has the center of Matthew moving through the Bahamas this week. In the Bahamas, 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 15 inches, of rain is expected. Surge could reach 10 to 15 feet.

It now appears likely it will take several days for Matthew to finally clear the islands.
(FORECAST: Nassau | Freeport)
This scenario brings to mind Hurricane Joaquin's prolonged pounding one year ago.

Joaquin's Devastation

First developing about halfway between Bermuda and the Bahamas, Joaquin narrowly missed Category 5 status as it lashed the central Bahamas for several days before finally pulling away.