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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:51:30 -0400
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Today was supposed to be our biggest yearly Christmas
Bazaar fundraiser for the Ark Animal Shelter for abused
and abandoned animals at the Lions Castle Polo Complex in
St Thomas. Unfortunately with the rain that started there
late last night and just kept falling non-stop, by mid
morning some of the vendors were calling in their
cancellations. The decision was made to cancel the fair.
Even now at 4.30 pm the rain has never stopped so it was
an excellent call. I have been given to understand that
the areas which we were scheduled to use for parking etc
are under water. We have rescheduled our date to Saturday
Dec 3rd. and are hoping that the vendors and everyone that
was to be involved in today's activities will come again
and make the day a roaring success on behalf of our canine
friends.
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- It's 4.00 p.m. and it looks like 6:30 p.m.!
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:01:22 -0500
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It's been raining steadily in Barbados for the past few hours. Normally, it doesn't rain this long. We are accustomed to fairly heavy short showers, but this is some steady rain! The ceiling is already dripping and the sea is giving off a slightly foul smell, seems like the fish are being stirred up by the rough seas!
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- 97L
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- By Peter Allen <stilettocruises at yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:36:58 -0700 (PDT)
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97L is quite a distance out to our east and many things can play,i hope the forecast remains for a weak Tropical Storm as the present forecast tracks bring this system right on our doorstep Friday.People in Barbados should stay up to date on this system. |
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:02:25 -0400
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We just keep having more and more rain. Three days
straight. The ground is absolutely saturated. During the
night lots of thunder and lightening and the wind and the
rain lashing through. My back garden hollow is flooded to
the highest point I have seen in many years. Haven't heard
any news yet but there has to be lots of flooding across
Barbados this morning. Supposedly this to continue for
another day!
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:20:42 -0400
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Since the winds and heavy rain finished we are left with a
rainy, damp afternoon. All in all not bad for what we were
forecasted to receive.
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- Good bye, Maria...
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- By Jurgen Starck <weather at turtle48.de>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:05:17 -0400
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After stronger than normal
winds and rain starting in the early morning before sunrise
along with thunder and lightning in the distance it seems now
that we are out of it. The local
paper called it a "Storm In The Tea-Cup". There were some
pockets of flooding around the island, but nothing more than
business as usual in situations like that. So far, no reports of
severe damage.
I guess, we were lucky, AGAIN...
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Jurgen Starck
Gibbons, Christ Church (near airport, BGI)
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:05:29 -0400
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During the night we had lightening but no thunder. The
winds and rain started around 4.30 am. Currently there
are rumbles of thunder in the distance, the rain has
stopped and there are breaks in the grey dull clouds.
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- Quiet Maria, so far...
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- By Jurgen Starck <weather at turtle48.de>
- Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:10:12 -0400
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I can confirm the post
"Very quiet" below also from the South of Barbados.
It's now 6:20 pm on Friday 9th, Sep. According to the CPA tool
Maria is presently closest to us. Not a single breeze, though! My
pool is flat like a mirror, no leave is shaking!
However, in the morning between 5:00am and 6:30am we had a hell of
a rain including thunder and lightning near by. It lasted between
1/2 hour and an hour. Then it calmed down until midday when a
strong rain soaked us again for another hour or more (that was at
the West Coast).
Now, we are waiting for the tail rain to come, because as there is
no wind when the centre is closest but 120 miles away to the
North, I do not expect much more stormy winds to come. Barbados
Meteorological Service has not issued any watches or warnings
either, other than a flood warning until 6pm tonight and another
for small craft and sea bathers.
Everyone should stay alert and tuned to the news... (radio, TV,
etc.)
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Jurgen Starck
Gibbons, Christ Church (near airport)
Barbados, West Indies
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- Very Still
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- By "Dondonqt" <dondonqt at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:50:47 -0400
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Right now the air is very still here in Cane Garden Park, St Thomas. Thunder is rumbling in the distance. The clouds are relatively high, giving the impression that the sky is clearing up; however, there is no blue in sight. So far we are under a flood warning until 6 PM today. The present general description is overcast and quiet. |
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- Rainy weather started last night
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:48:21 -0400
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It rained on and off during the night and into this morning. It's a cool, dark overcast day and yes, all schools are open. The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development announced that today.
Somehow, it also seems very quiet. We are not on storm watch as far as I know but we have been told to expect this weather to continue throughout the night.
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- Woah
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- By markbgi at caribsurf.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 05:24:35 +0000
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Heavy rain, wind, thunder and lightning right now... North getting it pretty
good right now.
Persons on the islands west of us should get ready this. Rain is awesome...
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- MARIA UPDATE
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:13:29 -0500
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LOOKS LIKE IF THIS SYSTEM JOGS ANY FURTHER
SOUTH, TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS OR WATCHES MAYBE ISSUED FOR BARBADOS AND ST
LUCIA/ST VINCENT
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- SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:37:31 -0500
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HERE IS A SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN
Issued
by
The Barbados Meteorological Services
at 12:00 NOON: Thursday, 08
September, 2011
The Barbados Meteorological Department continues to
monitor the progress of T.S ?Maria?.
At 11:00 a.m today, the poorly
organized tropical storm was centered near 13.°N 51.2°W or about 560 miles?900
km to the east of Barbados. ?Maria? is moving towards the west at 22 mph..35kmh
with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph?75kmh. On its present track, the center
of ?Maria? is due to past about 70 miles?112 km to the north of Barbados
tomorrow afternoon.
Although the system has undergone some weakening
during the past 12 hours there is still the likelihood that it could regenerate
into a much stronger system as it slows down over the north-eastern Caribbean.
Air-Force Reconnaissance Aircraft will investigate the system later today if
necessary.
Regardless of development, some showers, thunderstorms and
occasional gusty winds will spread across Barbados tomorrow. Some flash-flooding
is also likely.
In addition, above normal sea swells of about 2.5 ? 3.0
meters will accompany the system. Hence sea bathers and marine interests should
take all necessary precautions.
Residents in Barbados should continue to
monitor further statements issued by this office.
????..
Hampden
Lovell
Director (Ag) - BMS
Meteorologist: Hampden Lovell.
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- Maria
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- By markbgi at caribsurf.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:03:01 +0000
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Residents and persons with interests in the eastern caribbean should be aware
of TS Maria. Cone of uncertainty stretches from Dominica up to Anguilla.
KEEP SAFE
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- By markbgi at caribsurf.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 17:18:43 +0000
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Dark clouds over the West Coast. We maybe in for what happened on the east side
yesterday. Hope not...
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:17:46 -0400
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We have a weather station that reports here on the South
Coast and at 6.00pm it is still reading temps are 38
degress - at 4pm it was 41C . No wind nothing just so so
hot. Maybe a few showers through the island today but
otherwise it sure was a very hot day in the sun.
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:27:47 -0400
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We have a weather station here on the South Coast and at
6pm it is still registering temps at 38C. At 4pm it was
41C. The sun was scorching today although some places on
the island had showers we did not. Not a leaf is stirring
out there, so I guess it will be a night for the a/c.
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:56:50 -0400
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It is black as soot all around and there are rumbles of
thunder. No wind, deathly still but a very fine shower
falling. Not too long to wait for the rains.
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- Relief at last
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:58:27 -0400
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Those of us on the south coast were graced with the rain's presence this morning between 5:30 and 8:30 (and maybe other times in other places). It really cooled down the temperature. Went walking this evening and the cool air felt great.
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- Monday
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:12:29 -0400
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After seeing this mornings satellite of the huge system
heading for Barbados I thought it was a wipe out day. Yes
it certainly rained heavy in parts of the island but by
11am the sun was out again and this afternoon has been
quite pleasant. There was some thundering on the West
Coast this afternoon but nothing happened here in the
South. Will wait and see what the night will bring.
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- Hot, humid and clammy
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:43:44 -0400
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The heat is phenomenal.we were teased by two very brief showers after 6pm.
Finding it really difficult to concentrate.
I don't know if it has anything to do with the systems in the air but
I hope there is relief in sight.
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:31:12 -0400
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Are you sure Emily's sister is not over Barbados. We seem
to be bombarded from the East and the West. Looking at the
satellite NHC before it crashed yet again it seems that
two units joined forces. Practically all day we have had
rain - and then this past half hour - well - it just pours
down relentlessly. I love the airport description at 4pm
of a light thunderstorm with rain. Well here on the South
Coast we are definately not having a light thunderstorm
with rain..... We have had no notification of anything but
I know when my garden has floods there is trouble
elsewhere and I have not heard anything. Maybe they all
went down to the Spring Garden Highway for Kadooment.....
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- Thunder vibrations
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:17:36 -0400
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I was really expecting the lights to go out, given the kind of thunder and lightning we experienced in the wee hours of this morning. I lay in bed clutching my fully charged flashlight so I wouldn't have to trek to the bathroom in the middle of the night in complete darkness. I've been living in this house since I was 12 and it was the first time I ever recalled the window panes shaking during thunder rolls. What an experience!
Crop Over festivities continue this weekend. Jumped in a foreday band for the first time. It was a very, very humid night but the breeze coming off the sea offered some relief. Light intermittent showers are expected today. Seems like the perfect weather for kadooment revellers!
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- BARBADOS UPDATE
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:40:51 -0500
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Barbados Met office is on top of things. The local Met
Office issued this statement Saturday. Although residents are heading to the
supermarkets it cannot be certain that it is to stock up on storm supplies as
Monday and Tuesday will be public holidays here.
Its most certainly looking like a wet Kadooment Day and the
National Cultural Foundation (NCF)says the Crop Over show will go on.
The NCF’s corporate communications specialist Wayne Simmons said the agency
had no plans to disappoint the 8 000 revellers and 21 bands expected to chip
and dance from Warrens to Spring Garden during tomorrow’s Grand
Kadooment.
HERE IS AN
UPDATED SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN
issued by
The Barbados
Meteorological Services
at 4:30 pm
on Saturday, 30th July, 2011.
The strong
tropical wave now located about 700 miles to the east-southeast
of Barbados
continues to show signs of organization.
Environmental
conditions remain favourable for a tropical depression to form
during the next
24 hours or so, as the system moves towards the west-northwest
at about 15 to
20 mph.
On its present
track, the leading edge of the cloud mass will begin to affecting
Barbados by
tomorrow afternoon, with some pockets of moderate to heavy
showers,
isolated thunderstorms and occasional gusty winds spreading across
the island.
Indications are
that some of this activity will persist into Monday.
Residents should
remain on the alert, and continue to monitor any further
updates from this
office.
………………………..
Hampden Lovell
Director (Ag) -
BMS
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- UPDATE !!
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:49:33 -0500
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OUR MET OFFICE ISSUED THIS WEATHER BULLETIN AT NOON:
HERE
IS A SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN
issued
by
The
Barbados Meteorological Services
at
12:00 noon on Friday, 29th July, 2011.
A
strong tropical wave located about 1000 miles to the east-southeast
of
Barbados is showing signs of organization.
Environmental
conditions are favourable for further development during
the
next few days as the system moves towards the west-northwest
at
about 15 to 20 mph.
On
its present track, this system is expected to begin affecting Barbados
late
Sunday into Monday, with the likelihood of some moderate to heavy
showers,
scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds spreading across the
island.
Residents should remain on the alert for any further updates from
this office.
………………………..
Hampden Lovell
Director (Ag) - BMS
AND OUR MOBILE PROVIDER
ISSUED A TEXT ALERT AT 6PM
LIME
A tropical wave is expected to affect us late Sunday into
Monday with moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Residents should be alert.
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- FW: Update Invest 91 !!
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:48:33 -0500
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resubmitted
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:50 AM
Subject: Update Invest 91 !!
Got a heads up 30 mins ago on the system via Brasstacks
radio show on 92.9 FM and have been tracking system since. Unfortunately the
met office hasn’t put out any info as to the possible upgrade of the system in
the next few days so most people are unaware. What we were told is to look out
for a wet Kadooment Day.
Will continue to keep an eye on the system and preparations
this side.
Happy Crop Over season to all…
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- Raining and raining and raining...
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- By markbgi at caribsurf.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:49:39 +0000
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Its been raining continuously for almost 12hrs now. Weather reports points to a
"weak tropical wave" affecting the island. Water has accumulated on most roads
and its making for a miserable journey for motorists and pedestrian traffic.
Hope the blob isn't as menacing as it looks on satelite images when it reaches
the islands west of us.
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- Was raining cats and dogs
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:34:09 -0400
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We experienced a heavy, heavy downpour, along with wind, thunder and much lightning along the south coast of Barbados today between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Some parts of the road started to flood. We are still under flood watch until 9pm as far as I know. Some expected that it will still be raining on the South Coast at for the whole night but it stopped raining heavily since 6pm. I knew there was going to be a few hours without rain but of course no one ever listens to me! lol
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- Severe Weather
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- By markbgi at caribsurf.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:24:19 +0000
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A FLOOD-WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS UNTIL
9:00 P.M , July 19th, 2011
Issued: 4:00 P.M TUESDAY JULY 19TH, 2011
Moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain, isolated thunderstorms and
occasional
gusty winds are expected over Barbados in the next several hours as an
approaching
line of severe weather moves over the island.
Due to the already saturated nature of the earth some flash-flooding is being
forecasted for the late afternoon/early evening hours. Thus, residents in
low-lying
areas should exercise caution and take all necessary precautions.
This Watch will remain in effect until 9:00p.m, July 19th, 2011.
Sonia Nurse
Deputy Director (Ag)
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- Bright Orange Skies
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:47:56 -0400
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Woke up to bright orange skies yesterday morning around 5:00 a.m. There were some heavy showers but everything my side cleared up around mid-morning. We have been having steady, persistent showers and wind (near Bridgetown) since lunch time and it's almost 3:00 p.m.
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- Heavy showers, overcast skies, light winds.
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:04:23 -0400
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Rain came down heavily in the wee hours of this morning. Around 5 am, it came down even heavier and has been raining on and off ever since.
It's an overcast, windy, cool day.
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- VIGOROUS WAVE
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- By Thunder Storm <thirteendegreesnorth at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:52:47 -0400
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What a wet and stormy afternoon in Barbados and the eastern Caribbean. We were pelted by quite a bit of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds as a tropical wave traverses the region.
Lots of buildups including numerous CB cells are marching ahead of the wave axis which is still slated to be east of the islands by the latest NHC discussion.
The showers have abated here in Barbados now and everything is quite calm and quiet at the moment. Looks like we should have a better day tomorrow far as it goes for sunshine!
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- Dark clouds & howling wind
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:03:35 -0400
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It's been raining on the south of the island before 1:30 pm and hasn't
stopped since.
Went to a south coast beach around mid-day.
Waters were beautiful, clear and cold !
I even saw a big fish. A long orange one with a brown tail.
Every once in a while the lights dim as though they are threatening to go out
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- Whoa! That one was huge!
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:13:23 -0400
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I'm talking about the fire-like ball
Of lightning I just saw through my window.
The thunder rumbled so hard, the windows vibrated.
Just felt a gentle breeze.
We had two fairly heavy rainfalls. After 10 pm and after 1 am.
This is after a fairly humid day with very light breezes.
The sky has a purpleish colour and the crickets are making a lot of noise.
I can hear the garbage truck (or some other noisy vehicle)
In the background. Otherwise, it is very still.
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- Barbados
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- By "PEQUENEZA,J" <sydmouth at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 19:32:05 -0400
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These past few days the heat is almost unbearable. No wind
and lots and lots of mosquitoes left over from all the
rain we have had in the dry season which turned out to be
our wet season. Barbados was bombarded with rain almost
constantly for the firt four months of the year. Now
everyone is talking how hot hot it is and this feels like
August weather!!!!! Tourists obviously think the weather
is great. Locals do not... whatever happened to the trade
winds!!!!
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- More showers to come
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 16:14:38 -0400
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There are reports of showers in central and western Barbados, but where I am right now (near Bridgetown) the weather is fair, so some tourists may be enjoying some sunshine after all, even if it is short-lived, as the MET office warns that there could be more unstable weather this weekend.
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- Relatively quiet now.
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- By "Dondonqt" <dondonqt at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 18:47:46 -0400
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Well after about three bouts of clearing drains last night and this morning, we still had to move the trash can from being washed down the gully, and push water out of the basement. Water overwhelmed the drains and we had the rushing river we have grown to expect through our driveway. It seemed to have rained steadily through the night here in Cane Garden Park, St Thomas. The rain actually held up for most of the day. It is currently cool, but not raining: relatively quiet. As much as I love the cool air the rains bring, I am praying for the clouds to hold the water through tomorrow night so that many of tomorrow’s May Day events have a chance to take place. I am especially looking forward to the rescheduled Reggae on the Hill tomorrow. Keeping you posted from the middle of the island Donna |
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- And the sun is out!
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- By Eye Write <eyewatcheyewrite at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 13:15:20 -0400
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Isn't it ironic how everytime there is flooding early in the morning, so many events are postponed and then the sun comes out? :)
This morning was probably the first time in a while that it has rained continuously for so long (Not sure how many hours, I was asleep for a few of them).
I took my time getting to church this morning, but most didn't make it as less than 50 people turned up.
Saw a car stalled on Hastings Main Road and a dog trying to swim through flood waters. The _expression_ on his face was like: Can't they see I'm trying to take a flood bath? Damn cars! lol
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- Barbados Noon Update !!
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 11:59:50 -0500
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Persistent overnight and early morning showers have cause
postponement and cancellation of various events across Barbados. Church services,
picnics, cultural events have been shelved for the day. Major retail businesses
including Cave Shepherd has closed their stores across the island.
The outcome of the Reggae on the Hill show remains in limbo
as organizers and Met Officials are still monitoring the weather system
affecting the island.
The department of Emergency Management has been updating
Barbadians on what is going on across the country. Callers to radio stations reported
collapsed walls, flooded canals, drains, roads, cars and houses mostly in the
southern part of the island.
Please see attached photos.
MORE SHOWERS LIKELY
FLOODED ROAD
CAR SWEPT AWAY IN HALL’S ROAD, BRIDGETOWN
BETTER TO FLY PERHAPS…
SANDBAGS AT THE READY…
MAPLE CRICKET GROUND UNDER WATER
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- Barbados Flooded
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- By "Mark M " <markbgi at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 13:03:04 +0000
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All soldiers has been ordered back to base. Dept of Emergency has called off
all events for today. Live reports on vob929.com
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- BARBADOS UPDATE
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- By <markbgi at caribsurf.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:57:00 -0500
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Incredible amounts of moisture over the last 72 hours. Is
this the DRY season?
Mr. Sun has turn up for work for the first time in days. The
promoters and patrons of Reggae On The Hill will be happy to see this and will
more likely be praying that there is no more rain to affect the event which
comes off on Sunday.
Barbados was placed on a special alert lastnight after days
and nights of continuous rain. The north was particularly hit hard again yesterday
after torrents cause substantial and in some cases “flash” flooding
along hwy 1 and in Speightstown.
Hope everyone in St Lucia and St Vincent are okay.
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