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Message BMS_20210609115239 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 07:52:39 on 2021-06-09
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A DUST HAZE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
07:52:39 2021-06-09
Expires
18:00:00 2021-06-09
Description
This alert message is valid from 8 AM today Wednesday, 9th of June 2021 and will be updated at 6 PM or sooner if conditions warrant.
A dust-haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between 5 to 10km within 36 hours.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
A layer of moderate dust haze is currently affecting the island and the marine area. Varying concentrations in dust haze are expected to remain across the island for the remainder of the week.
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 close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on vessel. Closely monitor forecast for critical updates.
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Brian Murray
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Met
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Future / Minor / Observed
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