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Message BMS_20230825105945 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 06:59:45 on 2023-08-25
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A SEVERE-THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
06:59:45 2023-08-25
Expires
12:00:00 2023-08-25
Description
This alert message is valid from 6 am and will be UPDATED/TERMINATED at 12 Noon or sooner if conditions warrant.
A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours).
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
The remnant of Tropical Storm Gert has induced surface to low-level troughing across Barbados. As a result, cloudy skies scattered heavy showers and periods of rain are expected in addition to significant and frequent lightning activity.
Key Message:
- The public should some lightning activity in the near future or near your location.
-Increase likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure.
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https://www.barbadosweather.org/tsBarResp.php or our social media pages
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Contact
Semelka Jackman
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Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Moderate / Observed
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