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Message BMS_20240321151254 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 11:12:54 on 2024-03-21
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EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE...A TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL AREAS OF BARBADOS
Effective
11:12:54 2024-03-21
Expires
15:04:00 2024-03-21
Description
EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE...The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public that there is an imminent threat of a tsunami.At this current time [date and time] the first wave is projected to impact the coast of Barbados as early as [estimated date and time of arrival]. Forecast tsunami waves reaching [wave heights] meters above tide level for some coastal areas of Barbados
EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE...POTENTIAL IMPACTS:-
- Expect delays on traffic routes from the warning areas towards the safe zones.
- Expect disruptions to telecommunication services due to high user demand.
- Expect service interruptions/abrupt cancellations at hospitals, seaports, fire stations, police stations and hotels within the warning area.
- Tsunami waves are multiple waves which can range in time from 5 mins to 1 hour between wave events and can persist for many hours.
EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE...An earthquake has occurred with the following preliminary parameters reported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Magnitude: - 8.7 Orgin Time: - 1100 AM LST Coordinates: - 19.3 N 66.5 W
Depth: - 20 KM OR 12 MILES Location: - PUERTO RICO REGION
A Tsunami Warning is the highest level of alert (RED). A Tsunami warning is issued when:
1. There is an imminent threat of a Tsunami from a large undersea earthquake or
2. Following confirmation that a potentially destructive Tsunami is underway.
The warning advises that appropriate actions be taken in response to the Tsunami threat. This warning is based on confirmation from the PTWC that a Tsunami is on the way. Warnings are updated at least hourly or as conditions warrant.
Continue to monitor the BMS website, socials and hotline for any other information.
https:www.BarbadosWeather.org | (HOTLINE) 976-2376
X: @BarbadosMet | Insta: BarbaodsMetServices | FB: Barbados Meteorological Services
EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE...
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