Rainy weekend expected

The public is being told to expect a wet weekend, with overcast skies, showers and some thunderstorm activity.

This according to the Barbados Meteorological Services, which continues to closely monitor the progress of a tropical wave in the Atlantic. This wave was located near 57W, south of 15N, about 290 km or 180 miles to the east of Barbados at 5:00 a.m. today Saturday, August 19, 2023.

The BMS says as the tropical wave slowly makes its way towards Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, associated activity is forecast to affect the region from today.

Current model guidance suggests that the most intense convection associated with the feature may occur tonight.

Rainfall accumulations between 2-4 inches and possibly isolated higher amounts are forecast over the weekend, which may prompt the issuance of Flash Flood Watches or Warnings at short notice.

Although this feature is projected to be a strong tropical wave as it moves across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, the probability of development into a Tropical Depression or Storm is currently very low.

There are no Tropical Storm Watches or Warnings in effect for Barbados.

The BMS says no further information statements will be issued on this weather feature, however the public should stay alert in case of any forecast updates over the weekend.

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