A tropical-storm warning is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 – 73 mph; 63 – 118kmh) associated with a tropical storm
or hurricane are forecast to affect Barbados within 36 hours. In this case the very early hours of the morning on Friday 2nd July, 2021.
Tropical Depression #5. strengthened to Tropical Storm Elsa at 5.00 AM Thursday 1st July 2021.
At 8.00 AM the center of Tropical Storm Elsa was located near latitude 9.6N longitude 50.2W or about 680 MI (1094 KM) eastsoutheast
of Barbados.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near…40 MPH…65 KM/H. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km) from the center.
Elsa is currently moving towards the west (275 degrees) at 25 MPH (41 KM/H). An even faster motion towards the west-northwest is
expected over the next 24 to 36 hours. On its current forecast track, the center of tropical storm Elsa should pass about 40 miles (65 km)
to the south of Barbados on Friday morning.
Likely impacts:
Expect tumbling and rolling of unsecured objects (e.g. inflatable structures, tents and garbage cans). Possible injury and danger to life
from flying debris. Expect some delays to transport routes and travel services leading up to the event. Multiple interruptions to power
utilities and services are expected if the country is impacted.
Rainfall accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are forecast across Barbados on Friday. Watches or warnings for flash-flooding may be issued
from Thursday evening 1st July 2021.
