BMS continues to monitor tropical wave approaching island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is continuing to closely monitor a tropical wave located in the Eastern Atlantic. As of 5 am today, Friday, the wave is positioned along 38W, approximately 1,470 miles (2,360 km) east of Barbados. Currently, there are no watches or warnings in effect for the island.

However, the BMS indicates that a tropical storm watch and marine advisories may be issued by Saturday. The tropical wave is likely to develop into a tropical depression or storm within the next day or two...