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Message BMS_20240318142834 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 10:28:34 on 2024-03-18
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A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS FOR ABOVE NORMAL SWELL HEIGHTS
Effective
10:28:34 2024-03-18
Expires
18:00:00 2024-03-18
Description
This alert message is valid from 2:30 pm today March 18th, 2024 and will be terminated at 6 am on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. or sooner if conditions warrant.
A small-craft advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Observational data from the BMS sea-surface drone recently measured significant wave heights of 2.8m on the southern coast of the island. With model projections indicating an increase in swells into tomorrow, a small craft and high surf advisory is in effect, mainly for southern and eastern coastlines.
Key Messages:
-Exercise caution at beaches, particularly along southern and eastern coastlines
-If venturing into the water, ensure there is an on-duty lifeguard
-Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels.
-Surf activity will be greater during high-tide
For more information specific to your area, please visit:-
https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or our social media pages
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Semelka Jackman
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Future / Severe / Observed
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