EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Saharan dust haze to affect Barbados from Sunday by Barbados Today 20/02/2021 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 20/02/2021 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 247 A plume of Saharan dust haze is forecast to affect Barbados and the marine area from Sunday. A dust-haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility between 5 to 10km within 48 hours across the island and within the marine area. Hazard Info: Although the dust haze plume to the east of Barbados is still expected to affect the island from Sunday, model guidance now suggests that the dust event will be less significant as initially forecast. As a result, the advisory has been shifted to Sunday only before waning off the following day. If this decreasing trend continues over the next 12-18 hours, then the advisory for Sunday will be terminated early on Sunday. Key Messages: 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 Residents, visitors, and marine users should be prepared to take action, as a significant reduction in visibility is either likely or already occurring. Persons with respiratory issues or allergies should 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. 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 ‘Titan’ historian Trevor Marshall, dies at 77 14/02/2025 Exports at risk at choked Bridgetown port, say brokers 14/02/2025 Consumers to pay more for gas and diesel 13/02/2025