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Message BMS_20211002160439 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 12:04:39 on 2021-10-02
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A SIGNIFICANT DUST HAZE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
12:04:39 2021-10-02
Expires
18:00:00 2021-10-02
Description
This alert message is valid from 12 Noon 2nd October, 2021 and will be TERMINATED at 6 AM 3rd October, 2021 or sooner if conditions warrant.
A dust-haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between 5 to 10km within 36 hours.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
A significant Saharan dust plume is affecting the island.
Key Messages: Marine users should take the necessary precautions as a significant reduction in visibility is already occurring.
Members of the public with respiratory issues are advised to keep prescribed medications close at hand.
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Sabu Best
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Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Moderate / Observed
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