MET OFFICE UPDATE: 4/14/21 || Volcanic eruption prompts new ash alert for Barbados

MET OFFICE UPDATE: 4/14/21 || Volcanic eruption prompts new ash alert for Barbados

The Met office says a significant volcanic dust and hazy advisory is in effect for Barbados.

This alert message is valid from 1 PM, Wednesday 14th April 2021 and will be updated at 6PM, Wednesday 14th April 2021, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
Early this afternoon satellite imagery has shown an ash plume traveling eastward towards Barbados in varying concentrations. Given the
highly active nature of the La Soufriere Volcano, it is likely that further eruptions will occur, and depending on

The La Soufriere Volcano remains active and varying intensities of volcanic ash are expected to spread across Barbados.
A Small-Craft Advisory is issued when reduced visibility ((less than 10 km but greater than 5 km) is affecting the marine area.

 

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