Barbados en Leeward Islands liggen in de vuurlinie. Nu nog tropische storm maar zal snel hurricane status krijgen. Zowiezo aardig actieve periode nu want volgende systeem ligt alweer klaar op centrale Atlantische oceaan.
Tropical Storm Beryl is centered near 9.8N 45.5W at 29/0900 UTC or 850 nm ESE of Barbados, moving W at 18 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt. Peak seas are currently 13 ft. Numerous moderate to strong convection is noted within 120 nm in the E semicircle and 210 nm in the W semicircle of Beryl. Additional steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Beryl is expected to become a hurricane tonight or Sunday. A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday. Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Barbados and the Windward Islands. This rainfall may produce localized flooding in vulnerable areas. Swells generated by the system are expected to reach the Windward and southern Leeward Islands by late Sunday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
