A minor earthquake was recorded off Barbados last night. The 3.6 quake struck at 8:11 p.m. According to the Seismic Research Centre of the University of the West Indies, it was located 135 kilometres north-northwest of Bridgetown and 114 kilometres east-northeast of St. Lucia. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Localised activity will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief scattered light to moderate showers mainly over western and some northwestern districts. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A weak ridge pattern will be dominant across the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few scattered light to moderate showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Gentle easterly to east-southeasterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Gentle easterly breeze at around 20 km/h (12 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft) and increasing. Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with northerly swells ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft). Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) –:– High tide (Second) 1:28 p.m. Low Tide (First) 6:44 a.m. Low tide (Second) 6:43 p.m. Sunrise 5:47 a.m. Sunset 5:51 p.m.

Alexandra School is closed today. This after Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw and Acting Deputy Chief Education Officer with Responsibility for Schools Julia Beckles visited the Speightstown, St. Peter school and engaged in dialogue with teachers and staff yesterday. Dr. Archer-Bradshaw says National Diagnostic Assessments scheduled today for some of the students will be rescheduled.