The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Barbados.
According to the BMS, the deteriorating sea conditions are being generated by Tropical Storm Jerry as it approaches the northern Caribbean.
Swell heights are forecast to increase from around two metres on Wednesday to between 2.5 and 3 metres on Thursday, before gradually improving into the weekend as the system moves out of the region.
Marine users and beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution, as large open-water swells could make operating smaller vessels hazardous and may result in beach erosion or dangerous surf, particularly during high tide. The public is also advised to secure objects along the shoreline that could be swept away by wave action and to use beaches monitored by lifeguards.
A Small Craft Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of between 2.5 and 3 metres are expected within 36 hours.
The advisory, which was issued at noon on today, will be updated at 6 p.m. on Wednesday or sooner if conditions change. (BMS)
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