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Significant Dust Haze Advisory in Effect for Barbados: Key Messages and Precautions
"Stay informed about the significant dust haze advisory in effect for Barbados, with reduced visibility and hazy conditions expected. Take precautions for respiratory issues and monitor forecasts for updates."
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Originally published by barbadostoday.bb (opens in new tab)
A significant dust haze advisory is in effect for Barbados.
A dust haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between five to 10 kilometres within 36 hours.
Hazard Info
A significant Saharan dust outbreak is, and will continue affecting the island and marine area overnight and throughout Sunday.
Following this outbreak, hazy conditions will remain across the island in varying lower concentrations throughout the remainder of the week.
Key messages:
Persons with respiratory issues or allergies should travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.
Marine users should stay close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on vessel.
Closely monitor forecast for critical updates.
This alert message is valid from 6 p.m. Saturday and will be terminated at 6 p.m. Sunday 24th December 2023 or sooner if conditions warrant.
(BMS)
