Local NewsNewsWeather Met office keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Gonzalo by Barbados Today 22/07/2020 written by Barbados Today 22/07/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 288 The Barbados Meteorological Services continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, located near 9.9N 45.0W at 5 p.m. This is about 1615 km or 1005 miles to the east of Barbados. Gonzalo is moving towards the west at 14 mph or 22 km/h. A general westward motion at a faster forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50mph or 85km/h. Gonzalo is a small tropical cyclone, as tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. Gonzalo has not changed much in its satellite presentation this afternoon, which is an indication that this morning’s intensification process has leveled off for now. The intensity forecast for Gonzalo currently remains somewhat difficult due to the small nature of the cyclone and an unfavourable environment which lies ahead of the system after Friday morning onwards. Despite this, Gonzalo could still reach hurricane (category one) intensity sometime tomorrow. As the system continues to track westward across the Central Atlantic a tropical storm watch maybe issued for Barbados early Thursday morning. Current forecast tracks suggest that the center should pass about 90 miles or 145 km to the south of Barbados on Saturday morning. (BMS) You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Statement by Lisa Cummins on the passing of Jackie Marshall-Clarke 17/02/2025 BLPC’s Jackie Marshall-Clarke has died 17/02/2025 At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain 17/02/2025