Significant Dust Haze Advisory in effect

A Significant Dust Haze Advisory is in effect for Barbados until 6:00 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, December 24, 2023.

A Dust Haze Advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between 5 to 10km within 36 hours.

According to the Barbados Meteorological Services a significant Saharan Dust outbreak is, and will continue affecting the island and marine area overnight and throughout tomorrow.

Hazy conditions are also expected to remain across the island in varying lower concentrations through the remainder of the week.

Members of the public with respiratory issues or allergies should travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.

Marine users are also advised to stay close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on the vessel.

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