Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Sunny with cloudy periods with a few scattered light to moderate showers. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system will be the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Fresh easterly to east-northeasterly breeze from 30 to 45 km/h (19 to 28 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Fresh easterly to east-northeasterly breeze at around 35 km/h (22 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 ft.) and increasing. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 meters (7 to 8 ft.) and increasing. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 2:32 a.m. High tide (Second) 1:20 a.m. Low Tide (First) 7:09 a.m. Low tide (Second) 8:36 p.m. Sunrise 6:23 a.m. Sunset 6:02 p.m.

A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands late this evening, triggering a tsunami advisory for nearby islands. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a tsunami advisory has been issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with Haiti, Belize and the Bahamas also under a potential tsunami threat. Tsunami alerts have also been issued for the coast of Colombia, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Cuba. The quake occurred at 6:23 p.m., roughly halfway between the Cayman Islands and Honduras, at a depth of approximately 6 miles. There have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Barbados. A Small Craft Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 10 km but greater than 5 km) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours. In a release, by the BMS says a strengthening Atlantic high-pressure system is expected to generate strong surface to low-level wind speeds and an agitation in the seas. Additionally, model guidance suggests swells will be moderate to rough in open water with heights of 2.5 to 3.0m from the night of Monday, February 10, 2025, and much of the week. Moderate to rough seas are also expected to affect Barbados’ territorial waters. Small craft operators and beachgoers should be prepared for the possibility of large open water swells that may be hazardous to some vessels. Operation of smaller vessels may become difficult at times due to large swells. Marine users are encouraged to monitor official sources for further information on what to do. The public is urged to use beaches with on-duty lifeguards if they intend to go into the waters. This small craft advisory will be updated on Monday 10th February 2025 at noon or sooner if conditions warrant.