The high surf advisory remains in place for Barbados, but the small craft advisory was upgraded to a small craft warning by the Barbados Meteorological Services, and they will be in effect until 3 p.m. Sunday.
A small craft warning is issued in this case when sustained winds of 25 to 33 knots and sea swells greater than 3 metres (10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
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.
A low-pressure system in the northern Atlantic, coupled with strong surface winds, caused a deterioration of sea conditions mainly across the northern, eastern and south-eastern coasts of Barbados from Friday. Throughout the weekend, sea swells are expected to be moderate to rough peaking near 3.5 metres (11 feet) with wind speeds reaching a maximum of 30 knots (56 km/h).
A gradual decrease in sea swells and surface winds is forecast for Monday morning.
All marine craft operators and beachgoers should note that large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels and the operation of smaller vessels could be difficult at times due to the imminent marine threat. (PR/SAT)
