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Message BMS_20240926173316 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:33:16 on 2024-09-26
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Alert summary
A SEVERE-THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN PARISHES OF BARBADOS
Effective
13:33:16 2024-09-26
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-26
Description
Localized activity occuring in the north may generate thunderstorm activity during the afternoon.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Lighting activity at or near your location could result in power outages if lighting strikes power utility infrastructure. Persons are reminded that lightning strikes can be life-threatening.
What you should do
The public is encouraged to monitor the DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further information on what you should do.
Discussion
Moderate to heavy showers are likely over northern districts during the afternoon with possible thunderstorm activity. Therefore a flash flood watch is in effect for northern parishes.
General Information
This Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued at 1:30pm today Thursday 26th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6pm or sooner if conditions warrant. A severe-thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours).
For more information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/tsBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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Contact
Tia Browne
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Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Moderate / Observed
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