Tropical Storm Elsa forms in the Atlantic, Barbados remains under Tropical Storm Warning

A tropical-storm warning is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 – 73 mph; 63 – 118kmh) associated with a tropical storm

or hurricane are forecast to affect Barbados within 36 hours. In this case the very early hours of the morning on Friday 2nd July, 2021.

At 5.00 AM Thursday 1st July 2021, Tropical Depression #5. strengthens to become Tropical Storm Elsa.

 

At 5.00 AM the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 9.4N longitude 48.8W or about 770 MI (1240 KM) eastsoutheast

of Barbados.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near…40 MPH…65 KM/H. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles

(165 km) from the center.

 

Elsa is currently moving towards the west (275 degrees) at 25 MPH (41 KM/H). An even faster motion towards the west-northwest is

expected over the 24 to 36 hours. On its current forecast track, the center of tropical storm Elsa should pass about 40 miles (65 km) to

the south of Barbados on Friday morning.

 

Likely impacts:

Expect tumbling and rolling of unsecured objects (e.g. inflatable structures, tents and garbage cans). Possible injury and danger to life

from flying debris. Expect some delays to transport routes and travel services leading up to the event. Multiple interruptions to power

utilities and services are expected if the country is impacted.

Rainfall accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are forecast across Barbados on Friday. Watches or warnings for flash-flooding may be issued

from Thursday evening 1st July 2021.