Local NewsNews A small craft advisory is in effect by Barbados Today 16/09/2020 written by Barbados Today Updated by Fernella Wedderburn 16/09/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 220 A small craft advisory is in effect for above normal swell heights until 6 p.m. today. Significant swell height magnitudes: Moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (7 to 10 ft) and increasing, mainly on northern, eastern and southern coasts of the island. All marine craft operators and beach goers should note the following possibilities along the coast and nearshore of this zone, 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. For more information, please visit https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or the Barbados Meteorological Service’s social media pages. BGIS 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 Fuel prices increase 17/05/2026 HIV Commission marks 25 years, seeks new partners 17/05/2026 Beauty industry spotlighted at inaugural Art of Her competition 17/05/2026