Flash Flood Warning discontinued, Small Craft Warning remains in effect

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has advised that the Flash Flood Warning issued for Barbados yesterday has been discontinued however, a Small Craft Warning remains in effect.

A Small Craft Warning is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and/or sea swells greater than 3 metres (greater than 10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.Moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 meters ( 8 to 11 ft ).

The BMS has advised all marine craft operators and beachgoers should note the following possibilities along the coast and nearshore due to the imminent marine threat. Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels. Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells and should stay out of the water.