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Message BMS_20211007120421 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 08:04:21 on 2021-10-07
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Alert summary
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
08:04:21 2021-10-07
Expires
18:00:00 2021-10-07
Description
This alert message is valid from 8:00AM 7th October, 2021 and will be UPDATED at 12 Noon 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 within the watch area. It does not mean that severe thunderstorms will occur, but are possible.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Some lightning activity associated with scattered thunderstorms is already occurring across some sections of the island.
Key Message: Expect some lightning activity in the near future or near your location. Increase 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 and download the BMS Android App from the Google Play Store.
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Contact
Racquel Davis
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Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Extreme / Observed
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