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Message BMS_20240919124108 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 08:41:08 on 2024-09-19
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A SEVERE-THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
08:41:08 2024-09-19
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-19
Description
As troughing and light winds continue affecting the island today, pockets of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly across the central, northern and eastern sections of the island.
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
Severe lightning activity is possible mainly across central, northern and eastern sections of the island throughout the day. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch.
General Information
A severe-thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours). This Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued at 8:40 am Thursday 19th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Thursday 20th September 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
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Contact
Tia Browne
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Met
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Future / Moderate / Observed
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