BMS monitors Tropical wave

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring the progress of a tropical wave located along 51W, about 920km or 571 miles to the east of Barbados.

As the tropical wave slowly makes its way toward Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, associated activity will begin to affect the region on Saturday. Therefore, the public can expect a wet weekend with showers and some thunderstorm activity.

Current model guidance suggests that the most intense convection associated with the feature will likely occur on Sunday when a more favourable upper-level environment is expected. Rainfall accumulations between 2-4 inches and possible isolated higher amounts are forecast over the weekend, which may prompt the issuance of Flash-Flood Watches or Warnings at short notice.

The Met Office added that although the feature is projected to be a strong tropical wave as it moves across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, the probability of development into a Tropical Depression or Storm is currently very low.

There are no Tropical Storm Watches or Warnings in effect for Barbados. The BMS advises the public should stay alert for updates on this system over the next few days.

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