BMS: Potential for deterioration of marine conditions along western coastlines

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public of the potential for a deterioration of marine conditions along western coastlines of Barbados associated with an area of low pressure located in the central north Atlantic.

There are no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados on this system.

Potential Impacts

Choppy sea conditions mainly along the western coastlines of Barbados stretching from Six Mens St Peter southward to Brigthon’s beach are expected from as early as Tuesday. These conditions are predicted to persist through to Thursday with improvement expected thereafter.

What you should do

The public is advised to use beaches with a lifeguard present.

Marine users are encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates over the coming days. Additionally, advice and warnings provided by the National Conservation Commission should be followed.