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Message BMS_20210926142819 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 10:28:19 on 2021-09-26
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A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL, WESTERN AND NORTHWESTERN DISTRICTS OF BARBADOS
Effective
10:28:19 2021-09-26
Expires
18:00:00 2021-09-26
Description
This alert message is valid from 10:15 am Sunday 26th September 2021 and will be terminated at 6:00 pm Sunday 26th September 2021 or sooner if conditions warrant.
A severe-thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is expected within the watch area. It does not mean that severe thunderstorms will occur, but are possible.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Severe lightning activity associated with scattered thunderstorms.
Key Message(s):-
- Expect some lightning activity in the near future or near your location.
-Increased likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure.
For more information specific to your area, please visit:-
https://www.barbadosweather.org/tsBarResp.php or our social media pages.
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Sabu Best
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Met
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Future / Extreme / Observed
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