There are jacks plenty in the market. Fisherman and boat owner Jason Forde says this catch of jacks is one of the biggest he’s seen in a while. He caught six bins of jacks over a two-day period, and the delicacy is available both in the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex and the Payne’s Bay Fish Market.
Excessive rainfall today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, will generate flooding across low-lying areas in the vicinity of central, western and southern districts. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning. These conditions are predicted to peak this afternoon with some improvement tonight. Light winds, strong daytime heating and available moisture are generating localized activity across some districts of Barbados. Mostly cloudy with breaks of sunshine, scattered heavy to intense showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast with rainfall accumulation of 40 to 75 mm. A Flash-Flood Warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area. Take note of the following possible impacts: -There is a high possibility of significant flooding which will result in runoff from higher elevations -Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces -Water settlements on roads and fields -Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.) -Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows -Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads -Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cut off in and out of minor towns. The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management and monitor BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates. This Flash-Flood Warning was issued at 12:30 p.m. and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.
Severe lightning activity today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, is expected across central, western, and southern districts of Barbados. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. These conditions are predicted to peak this afternoon with some improvement tonight. Light winds, strong daytime heating, and available moisture are generating thunderstorms and localized activity across some districts of Barbados. Mostly cloudy with breaks of sunshine, scattered heavy to intense showers, and scattered thunderstorms are forecast with rainfall accumulation of 40 to 75 mm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area (generally within 6 hours). Take note of the following possible impacts: -Lighting activity at or near your location could result in power outages if lighting strikes power utility infrastructure -Persons are reminded that lightning strikes can be life-threatening. The public is encouraged to monitor the DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further information on what you should do. This Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued at 1:00 p.m. and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.
