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Message BMS_20240416193922 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 15:39:22 on 2024-04-16
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DUST HAZE INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
15:39:22 2024-04-16
Expires
21:12:00 2024-04-16
Description
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring a large plume of dust haze in the far eastern Atlantic, today Tuesday, 16th April, 2024.
THERE ARE NO ADVISORIES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS ON THIS EVENT
A dust haze advisory may be issued from either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
Potential Impacts
Skies may appear slightly yellowish during the day and a reduction in visibility due to dust haze is likely over land and marine areas from as early as late Friday. These conditions are predicted to persist this weekend and into early next week.
What you Should do
The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates over the coming days. Additionally, advice provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness should be followed.
General Information
This information statement was issued at 3:30PM Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 and will be updated if conditions warrant.
For more dust haze information specific to your area, please visit: https://www.barbadosweather.org/dustHAZEBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet
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Racquel Davis
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