BMS warns of hot weekend

The Barbados Meteorological Services is cautioning Barbadians to brace for a hot and uncomfortable weekend ahead.

This as it continues to monitor the progress of the recently upgraded Tropical Depression 13, located near 12.5N 40.2W, or about 1425 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.

Maximum sustained winds are currently 35 miles per hour, and the depression is moving west northwest at 15 miles per hour.

Over the past 24 hours the system has become better organised and environmental conditions are conducive for the development of the system into a hurricane later into the week.

The BMS says model guidance has been consistent in tracking the system to pass well north of Barbados Friday evening through Saturday, and as a result, no watches or warnings are anticipated.

However, it has asked the public to note that as wind speeds decrease due to the system being in our region, temperatures are expected to spike from Friday and throughout the weekend.

The members of the public, especially marine operators, are advised to monitor for updates regardless of current projections as they can change.

The next update will be issued at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wedneday, September 6, 2023.

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