WEATHER INFORMATION STATEMENT #9 FOR BARBADOS ON TROPICAL STORM BRET
Issued: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:13 AM
Current situation:
At 5:00 am the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near 11.7N 44.7W or about 1003 miles/1614 km east of Barbados. Maximum
sustained winds remain near 40 mph or 65km/h. Present movement is towards the west or 280 degrees at 17 mph or 28km/h. Minimal
central pressure 1008 MB.
Discussion and Outlook:
Tropical Storm Bret remains a well organized and compact tropical storm. The official intensity forecast is calling for steady
intensification over the next few days and Bret is likely to become a category 1 hurricane or strong tropical storm by the time it reaches
the northern Windwards/Leewards. On its current forecast track, the center of the system is expected to pass 105 km/65 miles to the
north of Barbados, which is further south than the last update, sometime during Thursday night.
We need to highlight that there is still some considerable uncertainty in the forecast track and forward speed as Bret approaches the
islands of the Eastern Caribbean.
Marine Outlook:
Marine conditions are expected to deteriorate during the passage of Bret on Thursday and into early Friday particularly in open waters
well north of Barbados. Sea conditions around Barbados are expected to become moderate to rough in open water with some choppy
conditions affecting the west coastlines of Barbados. Mariners are advised not to venture too far from port leading up until Thursday
and Friday.
Second Area Of Interest In The Far Eastern Atlantic:
Additionally, an area of disturbed weather centered near 10N 31W continues to produce disorganized showers in the Eastern Atlantic.
Environmental conditions are expected to be marginally conducive to the slow development of this system later this week as the system
tracks westward at 10 to 15mph.
Keynote:
There are NO watches or warnings in effect for Barbados.
Public Response:
Due to the location within the Central Atlantic of Tropical Storm Bret, the public is urged to continue monitoring the updates from the
BMS along with postings by GIS and DEM.
-Barbados Meteorological Services
