A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados. Hence, tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within the next 48 hours.

All Police Officers of the Royal Barbados Police Force who are currently or expected to be on Day-Off Leave, Off-Duty Leave or Local Vacation Leave are advised to monitor the progression of Tropical Storm “Dorian” by all forms of media available to them. They should make the neccessary preparations in the event that they are called out to duty.

Please be notified that should the weather conditions deteriorate due to this storm All Day- Off leave, Off-Duty Leave and Local Vacation Leave may be halted.

Should this be the case, notification of such will be sent via local media, social media and the Operations Control Room.