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Message BMS_20240311160753 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 12:07:53 on 2024-03-11
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MARINE AREA INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
12:07:53 2024-03-11
Expires
18:00:00 2024-03-16
Description
An area of low pressure centered in the far north Atlantic is expected to generate large northerly swells which will propagate southward into the Eastern Caribbean waters by tomorrow Tuesday March 12th, 2024. These northerly swells are expected to have a greater impact on the western coastlines generating choppy sea conditions that are forecast to persist through to Saturday 16th March 2024.
Key Messages:
-Exercise extreme caution at beaches, particularly along western coastlines
-If venturing into the water, ensure there is an on-duty lifeguard
-Surf activity may be greater during high tide.
-Small craft operators are advised to exercise caution
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Tia Browne
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Met
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Future / Minor / Observed
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