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Message BMS_20210617051211 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 01:12:11 on 2021-06-17
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Alert summary
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
01:12:11 2021-06-17
Expires
06:00:00 2021-06-17
Description
This alert message is valid from 1 AM and will be UPDATED at 6 AM or sooner if conditions warrant.
A Severe-Thunderstorm Warning is issued when significant lightning activity is expected in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) or is already occurring within the warning area.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
A tropical wave that is affecting the island has severe lightning activity associated with widespread thunderstorms.
Key Message: Imminent or already occurring lightning activity at or near your location. Increase likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure. Danger to life due to significant lightning activity.
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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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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Immediate / Extreme / Observed
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