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Hurricane watch discontinued but Tropical Storm warning remains in effect

Hurricane watch discontinued but Tropical Storm warning remains in effect

July 24, 2020
9:57 pm

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 Semelka Jackman says Gonzalo is less intense now and not expected to re-intensify. There is also the possibility of the storm warning may be discontinued.

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