WEATHER UPDATE – Potential Tropical Cyclone #2 still lacks a well defined centre

The Barbados Meteorological Services says convection associated with Potential Tropical Cyclone #2 has become more concentrated however it still lacks a well defined centre.

However, there no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect for Barbados.

At 11 a.m. Potential Tropical Cyclone #2 was centered near 9.8N 57.5W or about 432km (268 miles) southeast of Barbados.

“Convection associated with the system, though sporadic, has become better organized overnight and into this morning, as it continues to track westward near 23 mph (37km/h). Conditions remain favourable for further slow development and a tropical depression could form within the next 24 to 48 hours, as the center tracks well south of Barbados.

“Regardless of development, BMS is urging the public to be ready and to remain on the alert for messages from this department and the Department of Emergency Management.

“Excess rainfall, severe thunderstorms and wind alerts remain elevated to yellow for this afternoon and into tomorrow. Model data indicates that between 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is likely from tonight into tomorrow, with winds gusting, possibility to storm force. As a result flash flood watches or warnings may be issued at this time.

A small craft warning and high surf remains in effect for swells peaking near 3.5m.

The next update will be issued at 5 p.m.