Do Not Venture Into The Sea This Week

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Residents of Barbados are asked to note that a High Surf Advisory will be in effect for Barbados from 12:00 noon today Sunday, February 6, 2011 until Friday, February 11, 2011.

Strong surface winds of twenty to twenty-five knots (20 to 25kts) will generate large easterly swells over the Tropical Atlantic. A deterioration in sea conditions is expected late Sunday when swells are expected to peak near 4.0meters (13ft). Forecast models are indicating that these conditions will persist until Friday 11th February. Hence a Small Craft Warning will be in effect from Saturday 5th February and a High Surf Advisory will be in effect from Sunday 6th February until Friday 11th February.

A High-Surf Advisory means that seas will generate very large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents mainly along northeastern, eastern and southeastern coastal waters of Barbados. All users of these coastal areas are advised to be vigilant for large breaking waves surging onto the shore and should stay clear of the beaches wherever possible.

A Small-craft Warning means that seas greater than 3m (9ft) and/or wind-speeds greater than 25 knots (47kmh or 30 mph) are producing hazardous marine conditions. Small-craft should avoid navigating in these hazardous marine conditions.

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