Persons with respiratory problems and allergies are probably already beginning to feel the effects of a Saharan dust plume which is expected to result in an increase in dust haze for some Caribbean islands.
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Several islands have already issued notices for members of the public to be wary of higher Saharan dust concentrations this week.
Asignificant dust haze advisory remains in effect for Barbados. A large plume of Saharan dust in the Atlantic is currently affecting the island with varying concentrations. Analysis indicates that dust concentrations are likely to increase over the next few days. A plume of thick dust haze is forecast with visibility to reduce to less than 10 km over the land and coastal waters of Barbados during this haze event.
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says a plume of Sahara dust haze has already begun to affect Barbados and its marine area in varying concentrations.
This haze will increase during the latter part of the weekend and early next week.
Hazard Info
Possible Impacts: Skies will appear slightly yellowish during the day and a reduction in visibility due to the dust haze is expected over land and marine areas from as early as Sunday morning.
What you should do: Persons with respiratory issues or allergies must travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications in case of an emergency.
The Grenada Meteorological Service has issued a haze alert noting that a significant increase in Saharan dust concentrations is expected to start affecting the State of Grenada from Wednesday evening. It said similar conditions are expected to continue for the next few days. Grenadians have been urged to take precautionary measures, especially persons with respiratory issues and mariners at sea.
Over in Dominica, the meteorological office said a plume of Saharan dust is expected to traverse the area resulting in an increase in dust haze concentration from today and should linger into the weekend. It advised that people with respiratory sensitivities should take all the necessary precautions to avoid complications.
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service in its 72-hour weather outlook issued on April 14 noted that varying concentrations of Saharan dust could create hazy conditions across the area.
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