Met office issues a dust haze advisory for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a dust haze advisory for the island.

According to the BMS, a plume of Saharan dust is forecast to significantly affect Barbados and the marine area from Saturday, February 20.

The forecasters said slight hazy conditions can be expected from tomorrow afternoon and become progressively thicker into Saturday night and Sunday.

The BMS has advised residents, visitors, and marine users to take action, as a “significant reduction in visibility is either likely or [is] already occurring.”

It urged persons with respiratory issues or allergies to ensure that they travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed medications.

“Marine users should monitor the situation closely, along with the forecast for any further deterioration,” the BMS said.

For more information specific to your area, please visit:-

https://www.barbadosweather.org/dustHazeBarResp.php or the BMS’ social media pages