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Message BMS_20210408101423 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 06:14:23 on 2021-04-08
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Alert summary
A DUST HAZE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Effective
06:14:23 2021-04-08
Expires
18:00:00 2021-04-08
Description
This alert message is valid from 6 AM Thursday, 8th April, 2021 and will be UPDATED at 6 PM 8th April, 2021 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 ****
Significant Sahara Dust outbreak (affecting/expected to) affect the island and marine area.
Key Message(s):
- Residents and visitors should be aware of some slight reduction to visibility due to dust haze
- Persons with respiratory issues or allergies should ensure that they travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed medications.
- Marine users should monitor the situation closely, along with the forecast for any further deterioration.
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Brian Murray
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Met
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Urgency / Severity / Certainty
Future / Moderate / Observed
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