30/06/2024
On Hurricane Beryl:
Right now, it looks like the worst will miss Barbados. However, please pray for our neighbours to the west and south as they will be more significantly impacted. Also, still expect that we may lose power, communication and water tonight, as we're within the tropical storm force range and things are still likely to get bad here overnight.
Also don't take it for granted that the current status quo will remain: hurricanes can surprise you. Some have even reversed if the conditions were right. Stay alert and informed.
If you have a grid tied or hybrid pv system, take 1 minute this evening to switch off your isolator - you won't be producing overnight and the utility will probably shut down at some point anyway and any surges through the grid, you would avoid getting inverter damage. Charge your phones, make other things ready. If the utility announces a shut down, turn of your main breaker before that.
Stay safe all.
