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Message BMS_20240423100103 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 06:01:03 on 2024-04-23
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A SIGNIFICANT DUST HAZE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
06:01:03 2024-04-23
Expires
18:00:00 2024-04-23
Description
A plume of Saharan dust haze has already begun to affect Barbados and its marine area from Thursday 18th April, 2024 with an improvement on Thursday 25th April, 2024. Therefore, a significant dust haze advisory remains in effect for Barbados.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Skies will continue to appear slightly yellowish during the day and a reduction in visibility due to the dust haze is expected over land and marine areas.
What you Should do
-Persons with respiratory issues or allergies must travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.
-Marine users should stay close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on vessels.
-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.
-Additionally, advice provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness should be followed.
Discussion
A large plume of Saharan dust in the Atlantic is currently affecting the island. Analysis indicates that dust concentrations are likely to decrease from midweek. A plume of thick dust haze is forecast with visibility to reduce to less than 10 km during this haze event.
General Information
A dust-haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already reduced visibility to between 5 to 10km over the land and coastal waters of Barbados.
This significant dust haze advisory was issued at 6:00 AM Tuesday, 23rd April, 2023 and will be terminated at 6:00 PM Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more 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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