Hurricane watch discontinued but Tropical Storm warning remains in effect
Barbados is expected to be spared the worst of Tropical Storm Gonzalo which is now weaker, more disorganised and further south than previously thought. However, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley warns the public not to let their guard down as the system has been unpredictable. Wendy Burke reports. Head Meteorologist at the Barbados Met Office […]
Break it Down: Coping With Uncertainties (And Anxieties) In A COVID-19 World
COVID-19 certainly has created a state of chaos and disarray. While many countries are seeing reduced cases and have been subsequently relaxing their lockdown protocols, the emotional and social impact of this crisis may be experienced for some time to come. Aside from the physical health risks of contracting the COVID-19, many of the clients […]
Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Barbados
A Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Barbados. A Tropical Storm Warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical storm-force winds. At 5:00 AM today, Friday 24th July, 2020, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near 10.0N 51.8W or about 560 MI…901 KM ESE of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near […]
8pm Update: Hurricane watch still in effect
A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for Barbados. At 8:00 PM tonight, Thursday 23rd July 2020, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near 9.7N 49.9W or about 685MI…1102 KM ESE of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 MPH…95 KM/H. Storm-force winds extend outward only to 25 miles (35 km) from the center. Present Movement…W or […]