BMS_20211219174746 Barbados_Meteorological_Services 2021-12-19T17:47:46-00:00 Actual Alert Public GEO SAFETY MET en-US Met Marine event Future Severe Observed 2021-12-20T22:00:00-00:00 Barbados Meteorological Services SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH-SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS FOR ABOVE NORMAL SWELL HEIGHTS The small-craft warning for Barbados has been downgraded to an advisory. This alert message is valid from 6 pm Sunday, 19th December 2021 and will be TERMINATED at 6 pm Monday 20th December, 2021 or sooner if conditions warrant. A small-craft advisory in this case is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours. A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours. Hazard Info:- **** Hazard Info **** Strong winds associated with an Atlantic high-pressure system generated rough swells along the northern, eastern, and southern coasts of Barbados over the past few days. A gradual improvement in sea conditions is forecast tonight into tomorrow. However, swells will remain moderate to rough in open water and near the shore peaking around 3.0m (10 feet). Hence, a small-craft and high-surf advisory is in effect for this period. Key Message: All marine operators and beachgoers should note the following possibilities along the coast and near-shore : - Some beach erosion is inevitable with most or all beaches submerged particularly below the cliffs and specifically at times of high tide. - Possible loss of life or injury. - Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels. - Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells. Beachgoers are reminded to stay out of the water at this time. For more information specific to your area, please visit:- https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or our social media pages 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 Semelka Jackman inhibit-email false inhibit-smartphone false QG7Lh7G1O5eQygMr4ZEjMiaGqpA= bE9LJre+CHvmZHAd/Ec5atQlQVArUa4SQEbiRej3udg3G1OY4OKNp1+ZqYO53GC7 mcG+Ixf62BLDy73gpvhqkr/cdXd4R5Kif6IwL2vx9vMTCnzZBIy+skW5CoevuC7T 6kNi5VoKyzPrbTnwuGxoR3HlK1Prm29MmTT7GUO0+BwJQoDd+xUXERfc1gmX22LS JQdF5PiSPwhxMdlUJ2lzDsVwYzro3xqNAo5xis4/5wTSRVFMYsLphrRgp0r1WEie XXSa4l8pcvavWiJ1cH8C+wotPVlK5MMlNO/psq/5FUWHolvptinhmnm/RXxsNWzt Xr7COMeHfDEZgYxMjt+EkA== MIIDnDCCAoQCCQDCtS6pIg/C7DANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFADCBjzELMAkGA1UEBhMC QkIxEzARBgNVBAcMCkJyaWRnZXRvd24xEzARBgNVBAoMCkdvdmVybm1lbnQxDDAK BgNVBAsMA0JNUzEeMBwGA1UEAwwVQmFyYmFkb3MgTWV0IFNlcnZpY2VzMSgwJgYJ KoZIhvcNAQkBFhlzYWJ1LmJlc3RAYmFyYmFkb3MuZ292LmJiMB4XDTIwMTAwNzE5 NDMzNVoXDTIyMTAwNzE5NDMzNVowgY8xCzAJBgNVBAYTAkJCMRMwEQYDVQQHDApC cmlkZ2V0b3duMRMwEQYDVQQKDApHb3Zlcm5tZW50MQwwCgYDVQQLDANCTVMxHjAc BgNVBAMMFUJhcmJhZG9zIE1ldCBTZXJ2aWNlczEoMCYGCSqGSIb3DQEJARYZc2Fi dS5iZXN0QGJhcmJhZG9zLmdvdi5iYjCCASIwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEBBQADggEPADCC AQoCggEBAMXPTjj8+51Bfe0yt/73ybnw6FH7BFMDCMQoY9gwfzASSC83LojpqxFg CJewfLx4lH3aVmRvI/Ezg7AFL1p4fzd/LtGmsA+mDlLL2BmG1SlTu31JZmFUnW/H /U+tuPVd4Z/O8/ypyZ8F0FhBJJr6lutBKCNsjiBmGKvCHqJ8AwYPNbP4lXL5wC1X V+hwx3WmS1ESbSd/AkKM38yiVcexomyuH0EqcI791hXRKW0vr5m2E5QmUPjZ6ZIm riHNTQLu78SGwFaSethaj7Jat99RjCIweggbjMDypOI2wNjJPtCK9mTvk/CGR0kv MJjYxs6BqqMrLs+3WPGcpCl0X9jLI2sCAwEAATANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFAAOCAQEA Zlczfof9mt1io99oh+EhJsczpc6gnQakvWqu8JGk/hUudx6Bjv7S+1gYvCMrX+G7 wMcAYXTwwNXus11fO9SwMP9HXEtPZ6scwwrkw8XBvqB+I6++xuOx56SZBBq93iui F6lsfw2+Zo4CyiIotL1BOGQqEav04I43vDR3Tyb+HlC7W5BOgi7qOYrdQdKAVDZ8 VuIgUzBBZ7Pua0QBhPsMxxArmFVjrkCt9UBhX6o01NRRZ7ve6fSbc5y1X9zgYQko j2n9v2tELzzK6uIuRRZ/1jhZi5W/LfHLq/cOYN1XZAXoPRvGYtdfm/h19hwoVzXq lwGXZNB+pYfmf4jibJn77A==