High Surf Advisory in effect for western coastlines

A High Surf Advisory is in effect for the western coastlines of Barbados.

A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.

Hazard Info

A broad area of low pressure in the far northern Atlantic is generating above-normal swells which are propagating into the marine waters of the eastern Caribbean.

Since Friday there has been an increase in surf activity along the western coastlines of the island. This surf activity is intensifying and sea bathers and other users of the sea should exercise extreme caution. It is recommended to use beaches with an on-duty lifeguard. This activity is expected to persist into Monday.

Key Takeaways:

– Exercise extreme caution at the beaches, particularly along the western coasts.

– If venturing into the water, ensure there is an on-duty lifeguard.

– Secure objects that can be swept away by the breaking wave activity.

This alert message is valid from 4:50 p.m. on Sunday and will be updated at 6 p.m. on Monday, or sooner if conditions warrant.

(BMS)