BMS_20241025114725 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2024-10-25T11:47:25-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Marine event Future Severe Observed 2024-10-25T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS FOR ABOVE NORMAL SWELL HEIGHTS BMS sea surface drone east of Barbados has measured swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a small craft advisory. These conditions are currently peaking with some improvement expected tomorrow Saturday the 26th of October, 2024. Hazard Info:- **** Hazard Info **** Possible Impacts Small craft operators and beachgoers should be prepared for the possibility of large open water swells which can be hazardous to some vessels. Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells. What you Should do - Marine users are encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further information on what to do. - If you intend to go into the water, it is recommended that you use beaches with on-duty lifeguards. Discussion Another BMS sea surface drone just off the west coast of Barbados has been measuring surface currents of 3 to 4 km/h. Sea bathers and small craft operators should exercise caution as there may be relatively strong currents near the western and southern shorelines of the island. These strong currents are expected to continue throughout the weekend. Sea conditions are forecast to be moderate to rough in open water with easterly swells ranging from 2.5 to 3 meters during this swell event. General Information A small-craft advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters (8 to 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 10 km but greater than 5 km) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours. This small advisory was issued at 12 noon Friday 25th of October, 2024 will be terminated at 6:00 pm on Friday 25th of October 2024. For more information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022. For more information and authentication of this message kindly use the direct web link provided in this message, or visit our social media pages http://www.barbadosweather.org | Facebook@BarbadosMeteorologicalServices | Instagram@BarbadosMetServices | Twitter@BarbadosMet http://www.barbadosweather.org Sabu Best inhibit-email false inhibit-smartphone false o/2QU/ueGmoNiXSITlh1SWcwYfE= ZfgoHffl/6zjJbzpE2MUTiwWVROAAnDQ4Bjkv75I0AdaJVWbuVdQVQ7MU3ZbdZfT 9sVAL1jptQhiRKrCJp7yL6GFQfRe023EFBxXAj/RJ52UPpU45UzQCmglGsnuv281 R4Hs3xP5rv3LvTeTJJL1nF7Ko3nEBJ7FdfLumFDnQSOKUDHz4rZNEaEN7tUN37Hq VJDhYjAx1ioxQxOzH5b9To/XIZ5w+bXzlU+AqasLs103popWLn0px0Z3ehYT/kc6 4Y02fj+COrNgGI9yv5Wm649N+C2yMexdFc0nZ8mwqQ8d7aksDunQD0NaQZUdpbYM pl68CeUN4yFKy1/ULD8f/g== MIIDnDCCAoQCCQCTMea3fS6VKDANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFADCBjzELMAkGA1UEBhMC QkIxEzARBgNVBAcMCkJyaWRnZXRvd24xEzARBgNVBAoMCkdvdmVybm1lbnQxDDAK BgNVBAsMA0JNUzEeMBwGA1UEAwwVQmFyYmFkb3MgTWV0IFNlcnZpY2VzMSgwJgYJ KoZIhvcNAQkBFhlzYWJ1LmJlc3RAYmFyYmFkb3MuZ292LmJiMB4XDTIyMDkzMDE4 MjUzOVoXDTI1MDkyOTE4MjUzOVowgY8xCzAJBgNVBAYTAkJCMRMwEQYDVQQHDApC cmlkZ2V0b3duMRMwEQYDVQQKDApHb3Zlcm5tZW50MQwwCgYDVQQLDANCTVMxHjAc BgNVBAMMFUJhcmJhZG9zIE1ldCBTZXJ2aWNlczEoMCYGCSqGSIb3DQEJARYZc2Fi dS5iZXN0QGJhcmJhZG9zLmdvdi5iYjCCASIwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEBBQADggEPADCC AQoCggEBAM73xGPbMDcVeaUhI87YBqj4j6nVCPELvH54UdI637BjZlTazvPk2BLj n5el6Ar9jKfDDZ5VOAsaU+4iMB/dUp37k9jvi2epeO/xH93sdmf27sS5eo5N+o6A QoC5mKNaMa1MaQxdJ1A1UOFJnjq1FnJrbLwKR+dq2nU+1pww/Y7uGQrp9c4X8RP2 IA31p14UMe6kKSVbx9XQbGIYSX2ytwT+HRjZtD+ayba6y3WRXmyr8+BuhzYUj/nY iBF7BPZLD+HwxBVl0xOo08U7LJrS1797U3GU750s2PsvFgZE8JXgv6NVwtyhPH2I ebljPPR+hVwfbGQdgIFoE2uUJvcn34sCAwEAATANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFAAOCAQEA rLbMtLGGqmBHb2MSRfkolSLvIjP6Nro/oEMsLknHbLmPL331e/jTJ8x73bZQPOKj Pk8GIJWyUpX7WEDBHxx/yO42gcGRq+CkQ+Ad//SezRXNgaq5c846txkKfBde5mJt VbLtb6jIS+uhjYyK6bjDZYDtcPQWqjeuM6ngng5nORkzbCuHOTSF5YBWPtNWJm7h vPcBnmJick0IUZTpYsko0kJJpcTxFUL9nMTOYC4tlWGQYStldEaizi0F6NY3oE++ hN2pWEe8+HJrnCyULClEfC4HPE8JCp4teTH2YTLSZ3D0mKPEQQtn9fmTcvOoEOTt mHGQN2TNMluX4mAi1y+T8g==