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Message BMS_20240628173037 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:30:37 on 2024-06-28
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SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
13:30:37 2024-06-28
Expires
06:00:00 2024-07-01
Description
The tropical wave of interest in the central Atlantic currently being monitored by the Barbados Meteorological Services is forecast to bring hazardous sea conditions across the marine area of Barbados from the evening of Sunday 30th June 2024. Model guidance suggests swell heights will peak near 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) around the coastlines of Barbados creating a very unsafe marine environment. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft and High Surf Warning.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Due to the nature of the system, large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels, whilst frequent overtopping of waves onto property and roads in very close proximity to the shoreline can be expected. Some beach erosion is also inevitable with these above-average swell heights.
What you should do
Marine users are encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates. Additionally, advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission and Barbados Fisheries Division should be followed.
General Information
A small-craft warning is issued when sustained winds of 25 to 33 knots and/or sea swells greater than 3 metres (greater than 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 5 km) affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
A high-surf warning is issued when breaking wave action results or is forecast to result in an especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.
This Small Craft and High Surf Warning is valid from 12 noon today, 28th June 2024 and will be updated at 2 PM tomorrow 29th June 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant. For more information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.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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Brian Murray
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