Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A surface to low-level shear line is approaching the island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief isolated light showers. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A surface to low-level shear line will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Cloudy with clear periods with a few scattered light to moderate showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Gentle easterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Gentle easterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate in open water with north-easterly swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 meters (5 to 7 ft.). Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with north-easterly swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 meters (5 to 7 ft.). Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 4:15 a.m. High tide (Second) 4:04 p.m. Low Tide (First) 9:48 a.m. Low tide (Second) 10:36 p.m. Sunrise 5:49 a.m. Sunset 5:37 p.m.

There is concern about an explosion of renal disease in Barbados in the last few years. According to the Acting Chief Operations Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Anthony Harris, three new dialysis patients are admitted weekly. He says there are 164 patients on record at the QEH and an additional 60 outsourced to Sils Dialysis Barbados and the St John Polyclinic.  He was speaking during a donation of two more dialysis machines to the QEH’s artificial kidney unit by the Barbados International Business Association Charity in honour of the late Ben Arrindell.  President of BIBA Marlon Yarde says this is their second donation of dialysis machines to the QEH. It is valued at over 85 thousand dollars, bringing their contribution to the artificial kidney unit to over $200,000.  This is made possible with funds raised through the BIBA Charity Ben Arrindell International Golf Classic. This year’s fundraiser comes off on November 1 at the golf club at Durant’s, Christ Church.

Here is tonight’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A tropical wave is passing north of the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge will be dominant across the island. General Forecast: Sunny with cloudy periods with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Gentle easterly to southeasterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph) and increasing. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Gentle easterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph). Marine Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 meters ( 5 to 7 ft.) and increasing. Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Moderate in open water with north-easterly swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 meters ( 5 to 7 ft.). Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Extreme Temperatures Max. Air Temp for Today 32.3 °CMin. Air Temp for Today 29.9 °C