Barbados Meteorological Services Alert: Potential Marine Conditions Deterioration Along Western Coastlines
April 28, 2024
Barbados Meteorological Services warns of deteriorating marine conditions along western coastlines due to low pressure system. Public advised to use beaches with lifeguards and monitor official sources for updates.
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public of the potential for a deterioration of marine conditions along western coastlines of Barbados associated with an area of low pressure located in the central north Atlantic.
There are no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados on this system.
Potential Impacts
Choppy sea conditions mainly along the western coastlines of Barbados stretching from Six Mens St Peter southward to Brigthon’s beach are expected from as early as Tuesday. These conditions are predicted to persist through to Thursday with improvement expected thereafter.
What you should do
The public is advised to use beaches with a lifeguard present.
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 updates over the coming days. Additionally, advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission should be followed.
