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A significant dust haze advisory is in effect for Barbados.
A dust-haze advisory is issued when dust haze has already or is forecast to reduce visibility to between 5 to 10km within 36 hours.A thick plume of Saharan dust haze is currently affecting the island. Concentrations are expected to gradually increase throughout the afternoon and peak overnight. Satellite observations and model data indicate that there will be some improvement from tomorrow afternoon Thursday 1st February 2024, however, some slight to moderate haze will still be present across Barbados and the Marine area for the remainder of the week.
Persons with respiratory issues or allergies should ensure that they travel with, or have close at hand, all prescribed relevant medications.
Marine users should monitor the situation closely, along with the forecast for any further deterioration to the visibility.
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