A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM anchored in the north-central Atlantic has been generating large swells which are propagating southwards into the Lesser Antilles.
Northerly to north-easterly swells of 3.5 to 4.0m (10 to 13 feet) will start to affect the coastal waters around Barbados, particularly on the west, north and eastern sides of the island tonight.
This activity is expected to persist for the remainder of the week and may become even more adverse at times of high tide.
As a consequence, a high-surf advisory and small-craft warning will be in effect for Barbados from noon today through 6 p.m. Saturday.
Large waves and dangerous rip-currents can be expected mainly along the west, north, and east coasts of Barbados, which will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators.
Sea-bathers and other users of the sea are also advised to stay out of the water.
A small-craft warning means in this case that mean wind-speeds of 25 to 33 knots (47 to 62 km/h) and/or seas equal to or greater than three metres (10 feet) will be affecting the marine area.
A high-surf advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses a threat to life and property within the surf zone. (PR)