BMS issues severe thunderstorm watch

A severe-thunderstorm watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours).

Over the last hour, moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity has been observed as a tropical wave affects Barbados.

Scattered thunderstorm activity is possible to persist within the coming hours.

Key Message:
•Expect some lightning activity in the near future or near your location
•Increase likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure. (BMS)