Barbados Shutting Down at 11:30 EST

A decision was made by government officials last light to shut the island down by mid-day July 13 in preparation of tropical storm Emily. Heavy rains, and dark over cast skies are being reported today. 

Locals report last night was very strange. The island normally has the wonderful tradewind breezes constantly blowing off the coast of Africa, but last night the air was reported as being still and humid. Many locals report the lack of noise from birds and the whistling frogs.

I can't imagine a night in Barbados without the musical sound of the whistling frogs. That alone would be enough to make me feel a bit apprehensive.

Barbados is usually lucky with hurricanes, and as one of our local friends Clara says "we just pray them away".

Several locals feel that Emily will spare Barbados, but fear for the rest of the Caribbean. Emily appears to be fickle, making unusual turns, starting and slowing down. At this time no one seems to know exactly where in the Caribbean Emily will actually become a hurricane force.

Hope all goes well for Barbados, and the rest of the Caribbean in Emily's path. Unfortunately, this is just the start of what looks to be a very active hurricane season.

Linda, Travel 2 the Caribbean

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[Linda Thompkins]

It's going to be another active hurricane season. It's off to a record setting start, and I think at least 8 more are predicted to form.