Local News News Small craft and high surf warnings in effect Barbados Today28/06/2022099 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued small craft and high surf warnings for the country. The alerts which went into effect at 6 p.m. yesterday will be terminated at the same time on today, June 29 or sooner if conditions warrant. The BMS said 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 warning, it further explained, is issued when breaking wave action results or is forecast to result in an especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours. “Significant swell height magnitudes (hazards): Rough-in open water with swells ranging from 3.0 to 3.5 meters ( 10 to 11 ft ), particularly along eastern coastlines. “All marine craft operators and beachgoers should note the following possibilities along the coast and near shore due to the imminent or already occurring 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. Some beach erosion is inevitable, particularly along eastern coastlines.”