BMS issues significant dust haze and small-craft advisory for the island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS)  has issued a significant dust haze and small-craft advisory for the island.

In a bulletin issued today, the forecasters said a plume of moderate Saharan dust haze blanketed Barbados this morning and this would affect visibility.

“Throughout this afternoon into tomorrow, increased concentrations of Saharan dust haze will further significantly reduce visibility across the island and the surrounding marine area. Varying concentrations will persist throughout the remainder of the week,” the forecaster said.

The BMS also advised “persons with respiratory issues or allergies are advised to travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.

Marine users should stay close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on the vessel.

For more information, please visit www.barbadosweather.org/dustHazeBarResp.php