© 2020 - CARICOM Today. Sign up and stay up to date with Barbados' FREE latest news. High Level Event on Financing for Development – September 29, 2020, 31st Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. Date : Storm name : Distance from storm eye-wall. Residents should expect some delays to transport routes and travels services on lead up to the arrival of Tropical Storm Gonzalo and should try to secure objects like tents, garbage cans and so on which may be tossed around. September 1, 2007: Hurricane Felix passes 70 miles to the south. As you can see, Barbados doesn’t get many hurricanes, since they tend to miss or avoid the area altogether. Advisories for these hazards will be issued in the coming days. Take a deep breath and remind yourself it won’t be that bad.

(PR/SAT). It wasn’t that I was naive: Barbados hurricane season just hasn’t been bad historically.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is also expected to generate rough to very rough sea swells and flash-flooding. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Advisories for these hazards will be issued in the coming days. My Credit Card Offers “Free” Travel Insurance, But Is it Enough. Septer 21, 1987 Hurricane Emily passes 50 miles to the south. Even though Barbados has historically been spared from the worst of it, summer and fall are still rainy season in Barbados. The same station measured 11.56 in (294 mm) of rain. Keep a hurricane lamp burning, as it may make the night more tolerable. This is a huge draw for visitors to celebrate with local Bajans at parades, street fairs, and with tons of local music and dancing. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Barbados.

It doesn’t matter what the weather is, or how bad it’s raining, you can pay a visit to Harrison’s Cave. Thanks for Sharing. It barely impacted any of my trip and history says your odds are great. Be flexible to move your days and activities around if needed and everything should fall into place without an issue.

Barbados’ position at just 13° N puts it south of the typical hurricane belt. Most storms bypass the island, swerving farther north, with the last noteworthy storm in 1980.I expected some showers — which are prone everywhere in the Caribbean — but the odds of … For something calmer, go ahead and join the tram tour. This makes it the best region to stay in if you’re traveling to Barbados during the rainy season. Required fields are marked *. In fact, hurricanes used Barbados for target practice in the last 300 years, but compared to the 1600s, the 1700s, and the 1800s, this century has been quiet. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commentary or statements that are libelous, disruptive in nature or incites others to violate our Terms of Use. September 8, 1986: Tropical Storm Danielle passes 65 miles to the south. A hurricane watch was issued for Barbados earlier tonight as Tropical Storm Gonzalo approaches the island. When the weather’s bad, the rugged coasts of Barbados are mesmerizing to watch as waves roll in. For hardcore sightDOING, you can join the eco-adventure which includes army crawling, ducking, and adventures in the dark. This is a list of hurricanes in Barbados. CARICOM Today - The latest from the Caribbean Community. 129 mile per hour winds battered the island. US forecasters predict an 'above normal' 2020 Atlantic hurricane season Photo: NOAA/RAMMB / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, A satellite image from September 2019 of Tropical Storm Dorian.