Meteorological officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Erin, which formed in the far eastern Atlantic on Monday, although no watches or warnings are currently in effect for Barbados.
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) stated that the system is expected to pass well north of the region later this week and into the weekend.
As of 11 a.m., the storm was located approximately 2 120 miles northeast of Barbados.
In its advisory, the BMS noted: “Overnight and early this morning, satellite imagery showed that the system had become better organised. Environmental conditions are expected to be favourable for some slow development of this system over the next few days as Erin tracks westwards across the tropical Atlantic. On the current trajectory, the system is expected to move northeast of the Lesser Antilles towards the end of the week and into the weekend. No direct impacts from this system are expected to affect Barbados. However, wind speeds should significantly decrease as the system passes north of the region.”
The BMS also indicated that light winds and daytime heating later this week and into the weekend may support localised showers during the late morning and early afternoon across some districts. Additionally, light winds combined with warm temperatures may cause conditions to feel uncomfortably hot.
The public is encouraged to continue monitoring daily weather forecasts issued by the BMS and to follow any guidance provided by the Department of Emergency Management.
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