The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the progress of an area of interest in the Central Tropical Atlantic approximately 932 miles / 1550 km east of the Lesser Antilles at 11:00 am.
This feature is projected to pass north of Barbados between Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A reduction in wind speeds will be noticeable on Monday, with warmer temperatures likely along with localized activity. Occasional moderate showers may generate rainfall accumulations of up to 2 inches with the possibility of flooding in some areas.
The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM, and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates over the coming days.
Model guidance suggests that the feature should approach the Lesser Antilles by Tuesday, August 13. There is some uncertainty regarding its intensity, however, environmental conditions are expected to be marginally favorable for some slow development and a tropical depression is likely to form in the coming days as the feature tracks west-northwestward.
There are no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados associated with this system.
This information statement was issued at 11:00 am Sunday, August 11, 2024, and will be updated at 11:00 am tomorrow Monday, August 12, 2024 or sooner if conditions warrant.
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