Tropical wave better organized; no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados

A Tropical wave located in the Eastern Atlantic is slowly getting better organized and could develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 to 48 hours as it continues to track in a generally westward direction around 15 to 20 mph.

Although dry mid-level air continues to inhibit the development of the system, conditions are expected to continue improving for further development from early this week. There is some considerable spread in Model guidance on the forecast track with some of the guidance bringing the system through the Northern Windwards/Southern Leewards later this week. In response to this, the forecast track cone has been shifted slightly farther south than our previous statement.

There are NO watches or warnings in effect for Barbados.

Due to the location within the Eastern Atlantic, the public is urged to continue monitoring the updates from the Barbados Meteorological Service, along with postings by the Government Information Service and Department of Emergency Management.

The next update will be at 5 a.m. 19th June, 2023, or sooner if the system is upgraded to a tropical depression.