Barbados Marine Conditions Alert: Northerly Sea Swells Expected; Safety Precautions Advised
December 29, 2024
Barbados Meteorological Services warns of deteriorating marine conditions due to northerly sea swells from Sunday to Thursday. No current watches or warnings in effect. Expect choppy seas along western coastlines. Marine users advised to follow guidance from authorities and monitor updates.
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public of a deterioration of marine conditions around Barbados due to northerly sea swells from Sunday until Thursday.
The strengthening of a mid-latitude cyclone in the central Atlantic is expected to generate northerly sea swells across Barbados and the region. Swells of 1.5 to 2.5 metres are likely to impact the coastal waters of Barbados during this swell event.
There are no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados for this marine event.
Potential Impacts
Choppy sea conditions mainly along the western coastlines of Barbados are expected from as early as Sunday night and expected to last until the morning of Thursday.
These conditions are predicted to peak from Monday into Tuesday.
What you should do
Marine users are encouraged to follow the advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission and their lifeguards. Additionally, users should 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.
This information statement was issued at 12 p.m. on Sunday and will be updated at 12 p.m. Tuesday. (BMS)
