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Message BMS_20240430204158 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 16:41:58 on 2024-04-30
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UPDATED: MARINE AREA INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
16:41:58 2024-04-30
Expires
18:00:00 2024-05-02
Description
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public of the gradual deterioration of marine conditions today 30th April 2024 along the western coastlines of Barbados associated with an area of low pressure located in the central North Atlantic. These conditions are predicted to persist through Thursday evening, 2nd May 2024 with improvement expected thereafter.
THERE ARE NO MARINE ADVISORIES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Potential Impacts
Choppy sea conditions mainly along the western coastlines of Barbados stretching from Six Mens, St. Peter southward to Brighton Beach.
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 any further updates. Additionally, advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission should be followed.
Discussion
Data observed through the BMS's Unmanned Service Vehicles (USVs) confirm northerly swell heights of 1.0m to 1.5m. Any further significant deterioration could result in the issuance of an advisory or warning for western coastlines.
General Information
This information statement was updated at 4.30 PM Tuesday 30th April 2024.
For more marine information specific to your area, please visit: https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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Christophe Martin
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