BMS advises residents and visitors to stay out of the sea

A small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados.

The Barbados Meteorological Service (BMS) said a strong area of low pressure in the Northern Atlantic has caused a deterioration of sea conditions across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Residents and visitors should expect swells ranging from 2.5-3.5 metres ( 8 feet to 11 feet) to continue today and into the night.

The BMS has advised beachgoers to stay out of the water during the warning period as sea conditions could be life-threatening.

All marine craft operators should note that large open water swells may be hazardous to some vessels and the operation of smaller vessels may be difficult at times.

These northerly swells can pose a threat along the western coast where wave action may result in beach erosion and some spillover onto low-lying coastal roads.

The BMS adds that there should be a slight improvement from Tuesday, February 2, however, seas are expected to remain rough in open water for the remainder of the week.