CBC News Barbados

Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Sunny with cloudy periods with a few scattered light to moderate showers mainly over western and northwestern districts. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A low to mid-level trough will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Light easterly breeze from 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Light east-northeasterly to easterly breeze from 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with northerly 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 swells ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft) and increasing. Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 12:36 a.m. High tide (Second) 2:00 p.m. Low Tide (First) 7:31 a.m. Low tide (Second) 7:30 p.m. Sunrise 5:47 a.m. Sunset 5:50 p.m.

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