Small Craft advisory in effect

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Barbados for above-normal swell.

This alert is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots (35 to 45 km/h) and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.

A strong Atlantic high-pressure system in combination with a low-pressure system in the North Atlantic is expected to generate winds of 20 to 25 knots (35 to 45 km/h) with higher gusts over the next few days. This increase in wind speeds will result in a deterioration of sea conditions with swells of 2.0m to 3.0m in open water expected in the marine area from Monday, January 22.

Therefore, a small craft advisory is in effect for above-normal sea swells. Sea conditions are expected to remain agitated throughout the week, as model guidance indicates a further deterioration in sea conditions with swells of 3.0 m or greater possible in the marine area from Thursday.

Winds are expected to increase during this time, therefore this advisory may upgraded to a Small Craft Warning and High
Surf Advisory In a few days.

Key Messages:

• Possible tumbling and rolling of unsecured objects
  -Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels
• Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells

This alert message is valid from noon today, Sunday, January 21, 2024, and will be updated at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 22 or sooner if conditions warrant.

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