Tropical wave to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms

A tropical wave is expected to bring moderate to heavy showers, rain and thunderstorms from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services said Wednesday.

In a weather statement, the forecasters said the wave was located near 55W or 460 km (290mi) southeast of Barbados at 8’ clock this morning

“The tropical wave remains disorganized with an elongated area of low pressure to the southeast of Barbados. Current model guidance is now suggesting the tropical wave will bring some moderate to heavy showers, rain and thunderstorms during the night of Wednesday 24th August, 2022 and into Thursday 25th August, 2022.”

The BMS said it is monitoring other tropical waves in the Atlantic and it has advised the public to remain alert.