Local NewsNews BMS issues final statement on tropical wave east of Barbados by Barbados Today 21/09/2022 written by Barbados Today Updated by Asminnie Moonsammy 21/09/2022 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 144 The Barbados Meteorological Services continues to closely monitor the progress of a Tropical wave located near 58W south of 14N at 5 AM today, Wednesday 21st September 2022. Current Situation: Over the past 12 hours, satellite imagery continued to show a large area of disorganized convection associated with the tropical wave tracking westward at around 15 to 20 mph (about 25 to 30 km/h). Intensity and track Forecast: Latest model guidance is in relatively good agreement that most of the activity associated with the system will pass to the south of Barbados this morning. Some slow development of this system is likely and it could become a tropical depression in the Caribbean sea over the next few days. Rainfall accumulations of up to 1 inch and possibly isolated higher amounts with occasional gusty winds are likely today and tonight as the system passes over the southern Windwards. Residents and visitors are urged to be aware of the possibility of some localized flooding today. A small-craft advisory remains in effect for above-normal sea swells for Wednesday 21st September 2022. Recommendations to the public: -The BMS urges the public to stay alert for weather updates coming from this office.-Large open water swells can be hazardous to some small vessels. -Sea bathers are advised to exercise extreme caution, particularly on the eastern and southern beaches today and into tomorrow. (BMS) 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 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 Wills Primary pupils bring Christmas cheer to hundreds 12/12/2024 QC toasts ‘exceptional academic achievement’ 12/12/2024 Buzzing with learning, students discover bees biodiversity role 12/12/2024