The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Advisory as sea conditions are expected to deteriorate from Thursday.
Although conditions improved today, the BMS warned that above-normal swells are forecast to develop later this week, with the roughest period expected from Friday into the weekend.
Marine users were advised to prepare for large open-water swells that may pose difficulties for smaller vessels. The BMS cautioned that these conditions could be hazardous to small craft operators and beachgoers.
According to the BMS, the expected increase in swells is linked to a strengthening Atlantic high-pressure system forecast to generate winds of 20 to 30 knots across the region beginning Thursday. Seas are predicted to range from 2.5 to 3.5 metres in open water with easterly swells during the event. Officials noted that the advisory may be upgraded to a Small Craft Warning if conditions worsen.
This Small Craft and High Surf Advisory was issued at noon today and will be updated on Thursday or sooner if conditions warranted. (BMS)
