A Severe-Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Barbados.
A Severe-Thunderstorm Watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours).
The remnant of Tropical Storm Gert has induced surface to low-level troughing across Barbados. As a result, cloudy skies scattered heavy showers and periods of rain are expected in addition to significant and frequent lightning activity.
Key messages from the Barbados Meteorological Services:
- The public should expect some lightning activity in the near future or near your location
-Increase likelihood of power outages if lightning strikes power utility infrastructure.
This alert message is valid from 6 a.m. and will be updated/terminated at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.
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