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- Changing weather

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:17:51 -0400

The day started out with intense humidity and blazing sun. (the past few days have been like that). Then around 1:50 p.m. rain drops appeared, which was not really surprising because there were some huge dark clouds as well. Thunder and lightning followed soon after and until now the sky is still flashing but very little rain.

- Heavy downpour

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:17:08 -0400

Yesterday was very hazy and even though the night was relatively warm, the humidity was broken by an occassional breeze. Today started out nice and toasty. Not too warm, just warm enough. Then around 12:40, I felt the first few rain drops and shortly after, there was a heavy downpour which flooded some south coast streets. The sun is out now just barely as the rain continues to fall and the skies remain grey. It has rained a lot in the past few days but this is the heaviest downpour I think for a little while.

- Amazing lighting show

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:50:55 -0400

Watched the lightning show from my bedroom window last night. Talk about some bright sparks! There were also some heavy showers just before 6.00 p.m. yesterday evening and this morning after 1.00 a.m. At this time, there's not much rain in this area but the roads are still wet.

- Let in the breeze!

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:04:42 -0400

It's overcast and grey and the rain is gently falling. I can hear thunder in the distance and there's a soft breeze. Wouldn't mind if this continues for the rest of the day.

- Hottest day of the week?

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:22:57 -0400

I remember yesterday afternoon being quite sunny, but could today be the hottest day of the week? I got in my car today to run an errand around 2:30 p.m. (it is usually hot around that time anyway) and both my passenger and I got burnt! I guess that's what happens when you forget to put up your sun shade. I suppose it's summer, so the days are longer. It's nearly 5:30 and the sun is still shining bright through the window like it is midday.

- Unexpected thunder

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:48:06 -0400

Rolling thunder is taking some people by surprise as today has so far been a toasty, sunny day and so far it is not raining in my area. Skies on the left are blue and on the right, skies are grey and getting darker and darker. Just heard that there has been flooding in the area of St. James.

- Travelling showers

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:49:52 -0400

I was outside this evening just chatting with a relative ...and for most of the evening there were drizzles of rain, cool breezes and flashes of lightning in the distance. Then just after 7:30 p.m., the flashes got nearer and nearer and we could hear the showers approaching! It started off with a mild roar until eventually the rains caught up with us and we ventured back inside the house. The lightning then felt even nearer to us, as if it were flashing in the house! At first, we thought that we would have to brace for a power outage, but then it got pretty quiet and the skies seem to be settling down a bit.

- Maybe this Crop Over weekend will be a cool one!

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:22 -0400

Intermittent showers still going on here. It's, cloudy, cool and breezy. I think the revellers will get a good combination of rain and sun this weekend.

- Woke up to heavy showers this morning.

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:33:03 -0400

At one point, a thunder roll clapped so loud, I almost fell off the bed! It jumped the living daylights out of me! LOL Right now, it's "Partly Sunny" and from my window, I can see trees swaying, so I guess it is breezy too.

- Supposed to be under flood watch until 4:00 p.m.

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:58:38 -0400

I haven't heard anything more since the update in the 12:30 news.

This information compliments www.cdera.org . (There is a message at the top indicating that the flood watch has been discontinued but when I click on it, that discontinued watch was for July 9. ??? )

Barbados Forecast for Thursday 29th July, 2010.

Synopsis:	The ITCZ is affecting the island.
Weather:	This Afternoon and Tonight: Generally cloudy to overcast with periods of moderate to heavy showers,periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.
	In-depth weather discussion
Wind:	ENE- E at 15-35 km/h.
Sea:	Moderate in open water with swells 2.0-2.5m. Smallcraft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution.
High tides:	05:30 hrs 18:10 hrs
Low tides:	11:36 hrs 23:56 hrs
Rainfall ending 6 am today:	3.6 mm
Total rainfall for the month:	247.8 mm
Total rainfall for the year:	684.8 mm (Thu Jul 29, 2010)

Meteorologist:	Rosalind Blenman

- Barbados Today

By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:47:12 -0500

Here are a few screen captures from local cams. Looking bad on the westcoast....

- Barbados Weather

By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:37:29 -0500

Thunder and dark clouds over the north western areas of the island. No word from the met office as yet so i will go ahead and issues a Citizens Advisory.

CITIZEN'S ADVISORY - ISSUED AT 1:31PM JULY 19TH

A Citizen's Advisory for extreme flooding/flash flooding is now in effect for western and north western areas of Barbados. This warning will continue until 5PM today and may be extended as necessary. Persons in low-lying areas are asked to take the usual precautions and to expect flood water levels to rise quickly.

- Lonnnnnng Thunder

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:44:33 -0400

Just after 11:00 last night then rain poured heavily. There was one lonnnngg roll of thunder that I thought would never stop. The lightening flashed so quickly, it was easy to miss it. I remember blinking and seeing a vibrant blue while my eyes were closed. It seemed so near, I felt like it was in my room. We had to place containers around the house because the roof/ceiling started to leak. This morning it is VERY humid and hot. Very little breeze, if any at all. My peeps are hoping that it won't be rainy, muddy and soggy for Soca on the Hill today.

- Night Showers

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:34:17 -0400

Seems like Dominica has been getting much drama lately!

Here tonight, just a few gentle rain showers. Some days certain areas are overcast.

- Barbados Update

By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:15:37 -0500

The morning started with a beautiful rainbow but conditions have since deteriorated. Its now overcast across the island with sudden bursts of rain and high winds.

The Met Office has issued a FLOOD WATCH until 6PM but “may be extended if conditions warrant.” SEE BELOW.

A FLOOD-WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS UNTIL 6:00P.M TODAY

Issued: 12:00 NOON FRIDAY JULY 9TH, 2010.

The conditions which are presently affecting the island are associated with the interaction of a tropical wave and an upper-level trough.

Moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, isolated thunderstorms and occasional gusty winds are expected to persist for at least another 12 to 18 hours.

Thus, residents in low-lying areas should exercise caution and take all necessary precautions.

This watch is in effect until 6:00p.m, today July 9th, 2010 and may be extended if conditions warrant.

Sonia Nurse

Deputy Director (Ag)

- Rain and winds picking up

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:10:35 -0400

The winds just picked up suddenly and some more rain came with it. Just looked outside and saw a visitor still lying on the beach with a colourful umbrella. I agree, I wouldn't let it rain on my parade either! Now all of a sudden, it's quiet again.

- Midday Showers

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:02:10 -0400

Just after midday, we had some intermittent showers. There were grey clouds and the palm tree branches were moving gently in the wind. Then around 12:05, while passing by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, there was a sudden, heavy shower that lasted about five minutes. The sun then came out brightly, but a few raindrops keep teasing us now and then.

- Latest Weather Barbados - South of Island

By Gail Thomas <gailforce5 at yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 08:31:01 -0700 (PDT)

After nearly a whole day of rain and thunderstorms yesterday, TODAY has returned to Hot and Humid . Mixture of cloudy and blue sky with a slight breeze.

Sea is calmed down and is slight to moderate. 3-4

regards from gailforce5 on island

- Wet, breezy Sunday Afternoon

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:20:52 -0400

Dark clouds, thunder and lightning. I think crabs like this kind of weather. There were so many kinds playing in the sand. Here, one poses for a photograph.

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- Barbados Update

By markbgi at caribsurf.com
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:37:36 +0000

Overcast with light to heavy showers across BIM today. This activity mainly due 
to what will most likely be Invest 97 later today. Satellite imagery shows the 
system slowly moving across the Eastern Caribbean way into the evening/night 
time.  Trinidad seems to be getting the brunt of it but all islands seem to be 
affected.
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- Hello July

By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:29:22 -0500

July started with incredible shower of rain late last night. Squalls are the order of the day. So sudden are these squalls that laundry has been a headache for most today.

Its just after 6pm now and I’m expecting rain later on tonight. Hope this doesn’t offset the usual Thursday night Crop Over limes as the sat Images show weather coming in from the Southeast

A large blob coming off African looks impressive right now but will keep an eye on it as it heads across the Atlantic.

- At last!

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:17:15 -0400

It has been a very, very warm day and steamy evening. I was rather disappointed because I expected at least a little rain and breeze. Not too much, just a little. Moments after logging on to stormcarib.com a short but cooling shower graced the area. I can feel a difference already.

- Unpredictable weather

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:07:39 -0400

Weather in Barbados continues to be somewhat unpredictable.(In fact even more unpredictable than usual). Most of the showers seem to fall at night and as is the norm, some areas get more showers than others, while some areas get no moisture at all. Most of the time it will rain heavily for five minutes and stop, a few hours later, rain heavily and stop. Like a cycle.
I get a good laugh when people start postponing events like crazy, only to realise the sun *WILL* come out again. They don't ever seem to learn that rainfall is seldom continuous in Barbados. That haven't yet learnt that Barbadian weather has an interesting sense of humour.
Heard some rumbling thunder while wrapped up in bed last night. I love thunder but lightning....hmmmm....not so much. Wish there was a way we could get thunder without lightning (As if).
We just had another one of those 5 minute heavy rain falls and now it's quiet again.

- Lightning display over...for now

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:36:00 -0400

Rain fell again around 5pm... at the time I was planning to go for a walk. The rolling thunder and bright flashes of lightning quit just over an hour ago and it's quiet again. I think there will be more rain during the night.

- Barbados Update

By markbgi at caribsurf.com
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:55:01 +0000

Lightning and thunder started 5 mins ago. The rain is with us again after a 
short break.  Let's see what happen. Spectacular lightning show this.
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- Gentle rain and gentle breezes

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:16:39 -0400

Overcast skies and Rainflies. The birds are loving it and the critters are biting my feet. I guess my blood is sweet.

Showers were intermittent over Friday and Saturday. However, it seemed to have rained for a long time in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The neighbourhood is wet and quiet. Only the birds tweeting and the wood doves hooting. Trying to do some hurricane preparation a little at a time. If we really used to prepare for hurricanes the way we really should, it would be terribly time consuming. Don't get the impression most Barbadians (including me) will bother to go that extra mile. Maybe that's not such a good thing.

Enjoy the rest of the day. I may go for a walk later.

- Barbados Update

By markbgi at caribsurf.com
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:16:02 +0000

Its like a tale of two cities here. Heavy rain with lightning  to the north of 
the island lastnight (Friday). Further south, Bridgetown and surrounding areas 
not a drop.  

Raining on and off again this morning in the north.Maybe 92L passing thru.
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- Invest 92L

By Lemuel Taylor <lem_rt at hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:01:11 +0000

The first area of relevance to us in the Lesser Antilles has formed at roughly 6N 34W. This is perhaps one of the most easterly and southerly of tropical invests (areas of disturbed weather with potential to become tropical cyclones). A few of the models suggest that this may develop at least to tropical storm strength. Either way, it looks like some heavy weather in about 5-7 days for some part of the Caribbean.
Since this is June, it does no bode well for us in the Caribbean, it means there may be a lot more CV type systems in our path. Bad memories of Ivan, Emily, Lili, and the list goes on. Let's all pray for God's divine protection as we watch this potential threat.
LEM

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- EATL Wave

By Lemuel Taylor <lem_rt at hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:34:24 +0000

It appears that a wave near 8N 35W has an associated area of low pressure. Thunderstorm activity has been slowly on the increase in the last few hours. This wave in it's current environment has potential for development. The only mitigating factor which should stop it from occurring is about 30knots of windshear at about 45W stretching to the Islands. Either way, such activity so early coming from Africa is not a good sign for the rest of the season.
LEM

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- Squally Conditions

By Lemuel Taylor <lem_rt at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:21:10 +0000

Well it appears that this T-wave has serious intentions if only in the short-term. Wind gusts of 51 mph have been recorded by the airport, and an unofficial gust of 70mph recorded at a private residence. There was a bit of a lull a few minutes ago but now the winds and rains have begun again. It's going to be an interesting day when it's all done.
Hello to Mark and Eye Write(lol). I might have some pics in my next post.

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- Wow

By Lemuel Taylor <lem_rt at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:20:01 +0000

Well it has been raining like crazy in Barbados for the last few hours. Lightning and thunder intermittently as well. The wind is nice and cool while being quite gusty. From the looks of the Satellite we may be like this for a while. I am loving it.

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- Cozy weather! lol

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:51:23 -0400

Heard reports this morning of a fallen tree causing minor damage in Inch Marlow, Christ Church.

Hi Mark! Hi Lem!

I got a few pix too.

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By markbgi at caribsurf.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:34:30 +0000

Raining cats and dogs around Bridgetown. Minor flooding on Deacons Rd and 
Fontabelle.  Lightning and thunder has joined the party. Haven't seen this 
kinda weather for some time. 
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- First Post

By Lemuel Taylor <lem_rt at hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 02:30:35 +0000

Hello Stormcarib,
This is my first post to StormCarib. I find that the information provided here is timely and avoids so much of the nonsense that blogging lends to. This is the site I visit most during the Hurricane Season. Currently in Barbados it is a lot cooler than it has been for a while. A tropical wave passed south of us during the day lending to overcast skies. Most of it was high level cirrus from the thunderstorms over Trinidad and South America. Another wave should be here in a day or two.
Looking forward to be able to bring timely info from Barbados this season. My prayers are that everyone stays safe for what looks like it will be an active season.
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- Dis breeze too sweet

By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:11:34 -0400

Barbados is experiencing the onset of a tropical wave. It's breezy and cool. The crickets seem to like it that way.

Information compliments www.cdera.org

BARBADOS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

WEATHER SUMMARY: Tuesday 08thMay, 2010

TROPICAL WAVES

A tropical wave is along 23°W south of 11°N moving west 10-15kts. Weak mid level cyclonic curvature remains along the wave axis. Clusters of scattered moderate to isolated strong convection are within 75 nm of the axis.

A tropical wave is tilted from 11°N 49°W to 6°N4 8°W moving west 10-15kts. Well defined mid level cyclonic curvature along the wave axis. Clusters of scattered moderate to isolated strong convection are accompanying the wave.

A tropical wave is along 60°W south of 11°N moving w 10-15kts. The wave continues to move inland over South America. Scattered moderate to strong convection is occurring along the coast of western Guyana and north east Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.

BARBADOS AND EASTERN CARIBBEAN OUTLOOK

Cloudiness associated with the tropical wave, currently along 60°W will remain over Barbados and the southern Windward Islands. While mostly of the heavy activity will remain over Venezuela, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, the shifting of the upper level trough further to the west of the island chain will allow the south easterly wind flow associated with the upper level to continue to transport some upper level moisture over Barbados and the Southern Windward Islands. At the same time with the low level moisture levels still above normal, the environment across this area will remain conducive to some shower activity occurring. For the next 24 – 36 hours activity over the remainder of the region will continue to be influenced by the high pressure ridge. Expect some brief shower activity to occur across this area. Model data continues to indicate that by Thursday, another strong tropical wave, currently along 49°W, will move across Barbados and the other islands of the Eastern Caribbean with showers and isolated thunderstorms. This wave, which will erode the influence of the high pressure ridge, will keep moisture level above normal across the region and maintain a high chance of shower activity occurring across the region through Saturday.

Throughout the forecast period, with the ridge in its weaken state, the pressure gradient will be slack and this will keep sea conditions normal and these will peak near 6 feet. Wind speeds will range between 15 – 20 knots.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN CARIBBEAN OUTLOOK:

A downward trend in convection across Hispaniola and Puerto Rico is expected to begin by Wednesday as the mid to upper level trough fills and weakens as a result of mid level ridging trying to build across the area. With this action occurring, expect fair conditions across the area by Thursday. Come Friday, a tropical wave, currently along 49°W to reach 70°W and bring an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity. Further to the west, the ridge of high pressure will keep conditions across Jamaica, Cuba and the far western Atlantic dry and stable. However, some showers are likely to develop over these islands during the afternoon.

BARBADOS (4-DAY) MARINE FORECAST VALID 09th – 12th JUNE, 2010 --

DAY	MARINE FORECAST
WEDNESDAY	Winds: E – ESE 15 – 35 km/hr Swells 1.0 - 1.5 meters Tides: High 00:44 and 14:00 Low 07:36 and 19:04
THURSDAY	Winds: E – ENE 15 – 35 km/hr Swells 1.0 – 1.5 meters Tides: High 01:25 and 14:49 Low 08:20 and 19:47
FRIDAY	Winds: E – ESE 15 – 35 km/hr Swells 1.0 – 1.5 meters Tides: High 02:07 and 15:37 Low 09:05 and 20:32
SATURDAY	Winds: E – ESE 15 – 35 km/hr Swells 1.0 – 1.5 meters Tides: High 02:53 and 16:24 Low 09:51 and 21:19

FORECAST TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS FOR WEDNESday 09th JUNE, 2010.

Country/City	Max/Min Temps °C	Conditions	Country/City	max/min temps°c	Conditions
BARBADOS	31/24	Showers/Isol T’storms	TRINIDAD	32/25	Showers/T’Storms
GRENADA	30/25	Showers/Isol T’storms	ST LUCIA	32/25	Showers
ST.VINCENT	31/26	Showers/T’storms	DOMINICA	31/24	P/cldy/showers
ANTIGUA	31/26	P/Cldy/Showers	JAMAICA	31/25	P/Cldy/PM storms
PUERTO RICO	32/26	Cloudy/Showers	MIAMI	32/25	T/storms
NEW YORK	18/14	Rain	BOSTON	21/12	P/cloudy
TORONTO	21/12	Chance of Rain	MONTREAL	23/12	Rain
LONDON	22/13	Chance of Rain	FRANKFURT	29/16	P/Cloudy