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Message BMS_20201028115502 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 07:55:02 on 2020-10-28
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN COASTAL AND MARINE AREAS OF BARBADOS
Effective
07:55:02 2020-10-28
Expires
06:00:00 2020-10-29
Description
The Small Craft Advisory for Barbados has been UPGRADED to a Small Craft Warning.
This alert message is valid from 6pm on Wednesday 28th October, 2020.
The central Atlantic high pressure system is expected to generate moderate to brisk surface winds of 20 to 25 knots (37 to 47 km/h) over the marine area in the coming days. This will result in a deterioration in sea conditions primarily on the northern, eastern and southern coastal and marine area, thus triggering a Small-Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory.
A Small-Craft warning is issued when sustained winds of 25 to 33 knots and/or sea swells greater than 3 metres (greater than 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 5 km) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.
Hazard Info:-
**** Hazard Info ****
Significant swell height magnitudes ( Hazards ): Swells in open water are expected to be moderate to rough in open water during this period, peaking near 3.5 meters ( 11 ft ) on Thursday 29th October into Friday 30th October, 2020.
Key Message:
Due to the imminent marine threat, all marine craft operators should note that large open water swells could be hazardous to some vessels and operations of smaller vessels could be difficult at times due to large swells. Beach goers should ensure a lifeguard is or will be on duty and stay within safe distance of the shoreline and lifeguard station.
For more information specific to your area, please visit:- https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or our social media pages
This message will be updated at noon on Thursday 28th October, 2020.
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Semelka Jackman
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