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Message BMS_20210617053807 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 01:38:07 on 2021-06-17
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Alert summary
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS.
Effective
01:38:07 2021-06-17
Expires
06:00:00 2021-06-17
Description
This alert message is valid from 1 AM Thursday, 17th June, 2021 and will be UPDATED at 6AM, Thursday, 17th June, 2021 or sooner if conditions warrant.
A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 40 knots and higher gusts are affecting the island.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Key Messages: Imminent 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. Imminent delays or closures to transport routes. Multiple interruptions to power utilities and services are expected.
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https://www.barbadosweather.org/windBarResp.php or our social media pages
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Contact
Sabu Best
Category
Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Immediate / Moderate / Observed
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