Barbados Meteorological Services Director Predicts Continued Heatwave for 2024
May 20, 2024
Barbados Meteorological Services director warns of ongoing heatwave, predicts record-breaking temperatures similar to last year. Highest temp could reach 35°C, with no relief in sight.
It is going to get hotter, and there is no relief in sight, says director of the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS), Sabu Best.
Commenting on the scorching temperatures being felt daily across the island, he told the DAILY NATION the record-breaking heat of last year could be repeated this year.
“The heat is relentless, especially with the no-rainfall events. We expect it is going to be similar to what we had last year, again here in 2024. Be ready,” he said.
The highest temperature recorded in September 2005 at 33.1° Celsius was shattered last September at 34.2°C. This year it could peak at 35°C, Best warned. (NS)
