BMS: Tropical Wave weakens, caution still advised

The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the progress of a tropical wave located approximately 500 miles east of

Barbados at 02:00 pm LST Tuesday, 22nd June 2021.

 

There are presently no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados.

 

Satellite imagery this afternoon indicated that the area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms associated with the tropical wave 500

miles to our east has weakened. However, moisture and instability well ahead of the axis may still generate some occasional showers

and possible isolated thunderstorms tonight and into Wednesday. Total rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible from tonight

up to Thursday.

 

Current model analysis suggests that upper-level winds will become less favorable for tropical cyclone development over the next 24 to

36 hours. Therefore, tropical cyclone development is not expected at this time.

 

The feature has moved very little over the past six hours. However, it is forecast to track west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph over the

next few days. Model data indicates that most of the shower activity associated with this tropical wave should pass mainly to the north

of Barbados from late Thursday, 24th June 2021 into Friday, 25th June 2021.

 

The next update will be at 10:00 am Wednesday 23, June 2021, or sooner if conditions warrant.