The Small-Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory issued for Barbados remain in effect as rough sea conditions persist through the remainder of the week and into the weekend.
Local authorities urge small craft operators and beach goers to exercise extreme caution, as hazardous conditions are expected to impact the island’s coastal waters.
A strengthening Atlantic high-pressure system is generating strong surface-to-low-level winds across the region, leading to agitated sea conditions. Swell heights ranging from 2.5m to 3.0m (8 to 10 feet) have been reported in open water by a NOAA buoy east of Barbados.
Model projections indicate that these conditions will persist for several days.
This Small-Craft Warning and High Surf advisory was issued at 12 p.m. today and will be updated at 12 p.m. on Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant.
