Flash-flood warning now in effect Barbados Today17/08/20260514 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the flash-flood watch for Barbados to a warning as a tropical wave continues to bring moderate to heavy showers across the island. The… Read more
Flash-Flood threat as Tropical Wave nears Barbados Today14/08/20260152 views Barbados is under a Flash-Flood Watch as a strong tropical wave is expected to bring moderate to heavy showers tonight, with flooding possible, particularly in low-lying areas. The Barbados Meteorological… Read more
Update: High-Wind Advisory as Tropical Wave nears Barbados Barbados Today14/08/20260644 views Barbados is under a High-Wind Advisory as strong winds from a tropical wave already affecting the island are expected to intensify later today and tonight. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS)… Read more
BMS continues to track Tropical Wave Barbados Today14/08/20260414 views Strong winds ahead of a tropical wave approaching Barbados are causing sea conditions to deteriorate, with high winds, excess rainfall and thunderstorms expected to affect the island from Friday night… Read more
Community emergency managers push self-help preparedness Ricardo Roberts13/08/2026053 views An “unacceptably high level of complacency” could undermine the country’s resilience, a community emergency manager said on Thursday, as he urged people to take personal responsibility for being prepared for… Read more
Small Craft, High Surf Warning in effect as tropical wave nears Barbados Today13/08/20260400 views All eyes are on the Atlantic as the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) continues to monitor a tropical wave that could bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and rough seas to… Read more
BMS monitors tropical wave east of Barbados Barbados Today12/08/20260205 views The public is being urged to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could bring increased heat, showers and thunderstorms to the island later this week. There are currently… Read more
BMS issues Small Craft and High Surf Advisory for rough seas Barbados Today12/08/2026027 views Boat operators and seabathers are being warned to expect dangerous sea conditions from Thursday night, as strong winds and swells of up to 10 feet are forecast across Barbados’ marine… Read more
National Hurricane Centre: 70 per cent chance of Atlantic system developing Barbados Today11/08/202601.3K views A tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic has a 70 per cent chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next seven days, according to the latest outlook from… Read more
Beryl battered them; now help is getting them back to sea Lourianne Graham11/08/20260147 views Three fishermen are relieved to be among the first ten recipients of loans and grants to help cover the cost of rebuilding or replacing their boats, which were destroyed or… Read more