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Message BMS_20240629151852 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 11:18:52 on 2024-06-29
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STATEMENT # 9 ON TROPICAL STORM BERYL - A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
11:18:52 2024-06-29
Expires
06:00:00 2024-07-01
Description
Tropical Storm Beryl continues to strengthen and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday night and hence Barbados remains under Hurricane Watch.
On the current projected track, the center of Beryl is expected to pass 45 km (26 miles) south of Barbados. The island is expected to feel the impacts associated with this system as early as late Sunday night 30th June, 2024.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
During the passage of Beryl storm-force winds and rainfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are forecast. Severe thunderstorm activity may cause multiple interruptions to power utilities and services. Marine conditions will be hazardous ahead of and during the passage of Beryl. A small craft and high surf warning are currently in effect for above-normal sea swells.
What you should do
The public is encouraged to follow the advice provided by the Department of Emergency Management and other local officials in addition to monitoring the BMS, DEM and GIS websites, their respective social media pages, and the local media networks for further information on Beryl.
Discussion
Tropical Storm Beryl continued to strengthen during the morning and at 11am today Saturday 29th June, 2024 was located near 10.0N 47.8W or about 1300km (805 miles) east-southeast of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds are 65 MPH (100 KM/H). Present movement is towards the west at 23 MPH (37 KM/H). The minimum central pressure is 998mb.
General Information
A Hurricane Watch is issued when sustained winds of 64 knots or greater (74 mph; 119kmh) associated with a hurricane are forecast to affect Barbados within 48 hours.
The Hurricane Watch remains in effect at 11am on Saturday 29th June 2024 and the next intermediate update will be at 2pm today. For more information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/windBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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