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Message BMS_20210412220237 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 18:02:37 on 2021-04-12
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A SIGNIFICANT VOLCANIC ASH AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ARE IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS.
Effective
18:02:37 2021-04-12
Expires
06:00:00 2021-04-13
Description
This alert message is valid from 6PM, Monday 12th April 2021 and will be UPDATED at 6AM tomorrow or sooner if conditions warrant.
......CONDITIONS ACROSS BARBADOS SLOWLY IMPROVING....... WARNING LEVEL LIFTED TO ADVISORY........
Varying intensities of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent continues to affect the island. A significant volcanic ash advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between 5 to 10km within 36 hours.
A Small-Craft advisory is issued when reduced visibility between 5 to 10km is affecting the marine area.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Satellite imagery throughout the day continued to show dense volcanic ash over Barbados in varying concentrations. Although explosive activity from La Soufriere Volcano has lessened throughout the day, it is likely that further explosive eruptions may occur. Depending on the intensity of the ash plume and wind direction conditions across Barbados may very well deteriorate once again. Furthermore, volcanic ash that has already traversed the island at the mid to upper levels, has been precipitating out into the lower levels. Due to an easterly to east-southeasterly low level wind flow, some of this ash will continue to bring ashfall across the island.
KEY Messages:
Residents, visitors, and marine users must take action as ashfall will cause a significant reduction in visibility, and possible respiratory problems for persons who experience difficulty in breathing.
Persons with respiratory issues or allergies must travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.
Marine users should stay in port, particularly if GPS is not in use on vessels. Closely monitor the forecast for critical updates. Check that livestock have enough clean food and water. May need to shelter livestock in heavy ashfall. If you must drive, drive slowly as ashfall may reduce visibility.
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