Storm Tracker: Outer band of Beryl to bring heavy showers, storm-force winds after midnight
Hurricane Beryl remains a strong Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 MPH (215 Km/h) and therefore, a hurricane warning remains in effect for Barbados. An outer band of Beryl will bring heavy showers and storm-force winds across the island after midnight. The center of Beryl expected to pass about 80 miles (130 […]
All schools closed Monday, Education Ministry says
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training reminds you that regular classes at all schools are suspended due to anticipated impact of the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Several schools have been earmarked as hurricane shelters. Please identify the one nearest to you and make your way to safety should the need arise. You will […]
Storm Tracker: PM Mottley updates country on passage on Hurricane Beryl
Prime Minister Mia Mottley updated the nation on the passage of Hurricane Beryl earlier this evening. Here are key points from her address. 1. There is a possibility that Barbados may be spared the full brunt of hurricane force winds from Beryl at this stage (barring any change in the system’s position). However, the […]
Storm Tracker – Update: 8 p.m. Hurricane Beryl slightly changes course and slows down
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says Category 4 Hurricane Beryl has slightly changed direction and slowed down, moving west-northwestward at 18 miles per hour. Sections of the island have started to experience showers and gusty winds from a feeder band associated with the Beryl. According to the 8 p.m. bulletin, the center of Beryl is […]
Caribbean Airlines cancels flights throughout the region
Port of Spain, June 30, 2024. Due to the adverse weather conditions expected with the passage of Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean Airlines advises of the following changes to its regional and domestic flight schedules for Monday, July 1. CANCELLED REGIONAL FLIGHT SECTORS FOR MONDAY, JULY 1 FLIGHT ROUTING BW 430 / BW 431 TRINIDAD – GRENADA – TRINIDAD […]