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Message BMS_20240502205551 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 16:55:51 on 2024-05-02
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DUST HAZE INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
16:55:51 2024-05-02
Expires
18:00:00 2024-05-05
Description
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring a large plume of dust haze in the eastern to central Atlantic. Although model guidance suggests that the thick concentrations should weaken slightly, dust concentrations are likely to increase across Barbados and the marine area from as early as Sunday, 5th May 2024.
This event is expected to last no later than Wednesday, 8th May 2024.
THERE ARE NO ADVISORIES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS ON THIS EVENT.
Potential Impacts
Skies may appear slightly yellowish during the day and a reduction in visibility due to dust haze is likely over land and marine areas from as early as Sunday, 5th May 2024.
What you Should do
The public is 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 provided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness should be followed.
General Information
This information statement was issued at 5 pm Thursday 2nd May 2024 and will be updated at 5 pm Friday 3rd May 2024.
For more dust haze information specific to your area, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/dustHAZEBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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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
Contact
Andre Brathwaite
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