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Message BMS_20210630210619 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 17:06:19 on 2021-06-30
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ADVISORY #1: A TROPICAL-STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
17:06:19 2021-06-30
Expires
18:00:00 2021-07-02
Description
At 5.00PM TODAY Wednesday 30th June 2021, the first advisory has been issued on Potential Tropical Cyclone #5 located near latitude 9.6N longitude 43.7W or about 1100 MI (1770 KM) east of Barbados. As a result, a tropical storm watch is in effect for Barbados.
A tropical-storm watch is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 - 73 mph; 63 - 118kmh) associated with a tropical storm or hurricane are forecast to affect Barbados within 48 hours. In this case by as early as Friday morning on the 2nd July, 2021.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Maximum sustained winds...35 MPH...55 KM/H
Present Movement...WNW or 285 degrees AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H. This motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed over the next couple days.
Minimum central pressure...1008 MB
Likely impacts:
Expect tumbling and rolling of unsecured objects (e.g. inflatable structures, tents and garbage cans). Some injury and danger to life is possible from flying debris. Expect some delays to transport routes and travel services leading up to the event. Multiple interruptions to power utilities and services are expected if the country is impacted.
Rainfall accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are forecast across Barbados on Friday. Watches or warnings for flash-flooding may be issued from Thursday evening 1st July 2021.
A marine advisory is also in effect for Barbados. Please see products issued under the marine section.
https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or our social media pages
For more information specific to your area on this tropical storm watch, please visit:-
https://www.barbadosweather.org/windBarResp.php or our social media pages
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